H.R. No. 1603
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Carlos González Gutiérrez is stepping down as the
consul general of Mexico in Austin in 2019, drawing to a close four
years of service in that office; and
WHEREAS, One of 11 Mexican consulates in Texas, the consulate
in Austin provides consular and protection services to Mexican
citizens in 23 Texas counties, and the consul general collaborates
with the state and local governments in Texas on trade, security,
immigration, and environmental issues, among many others; and
WHEREAS, Carlos González Gutiérrez became consul general in
Austin in 2015, and during his tenure, he has been involved in a
wide variety of issues of mutual interest to Texas and Mexico; under
his leadership, the consulate's office has moved to spacious new
quarters in southeast Austin, and he helped launch Casa México,
which spotlights Mexican culture and innovation during the annual
South by Southwest conference; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished diplomat previously served as
consul general in Sacramento from 2009 to 2015, and he is returning
to California to become consul general in San Diego; a member of the
Mexican Foreign Service since 1987, his other positions have
included consul of community affairs at the consulate general in
Los Angeles, director of community affairs of the Program for
Mexican Communities Abroad, counselor for Latino Affairs at the
Mexican Embassy, and executive director of the Institute of
Mexicans Abroad; and
WHEREAS, Consul General González Gutiérrez holds a degree in
international relations from El Colegio de México as well as a
master's degree in international relations from the University of
Southern California, and he has published several articles about
Mexico's relations with Mexican-born residents of the United
States; in all his endeavors, he benefits from the love and support
of his wife, Alina Flores, and his two daughters, Marina and Camila;
and
WHEREAS, Through his knowledge, experience, and steadfast
dedication, Carlos González Gutiérrez has helped to strengthen the
historic ties between Mexico and the Lone Star State, and in so
doing, he has earned the admiration and appreciation of countless
Texans; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Carlos González Gutiérrez for his
service as consul general of Mexico in Austin and extend to him
sincere best wishes for continued success in his important work;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Consul General González Gutiérrez as an expression of
high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Rodriguez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1603 was adopted by the House on May
13, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House