87S31612 TBO-D
By: Guillen H.R. No. 286
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The citizens of Duval County lost an esteemed leader
with the death of the Honorable Gilbert N. Saenz on October 16,
2021; and
WHEREAS, Gilbert Saenz graduated from The University of Texas
School of Law in 2002, and he worked as a licensed criminal defense
and personal injury lawyer in Freer for 19 years; he was elected
Duval County judge in 2019, and his many responsibilities included
overseeing the commissioners court, participating in the county
election board, and maintaining the county's expenditures; and
WHEREAS, A proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, Judge Saenz was
actively involved in VFW Post No. 8931 in San Diego, Texas; in
addition, he was a lifetime member of America's Last Patrol Ranch;
and
WHEREAS, Gilbert Saenz earned the respect and admiration of
innumerable people over the course of his career in public service,
and his contributions to Duval County will be remembered for years
to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Judge Gilbert N. Saenz and extend heartfelt sympathy to his many
friends and loved ones; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Gilbert
Saenz.