88R30037 CW-D
By: Herrero H.R. No. 2325
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Angelita Gutierrez Cruz of Corpus Christi passed
away on May 1, 2023, at the age of 101, drawing to a close a long and
purposeful life devoted to her family, her faith, and her
community; and
WHEREAS, The former Angelita Gutierrez was born at the King
Ranch on September 17, 1921, to Cecilio Gutierrez II and Francisca
Aranda Gutierrez, and she grew up with the companionship of six
siblings, Concepcion, Alejandro, Emilio, Enrique, Adolfo, and
Arturo; during her youth, her family moved to Corpus Christi, where
she attended Cheston Heath Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, Distinguishing herself as a professional
seamstress, Mrs. Cruz made a range of attire, including women's
clothing and wedding dresses; she also worked as a teacher's
assistant for sewing classes at Del Mar College, and she turned in
first-place and second-place showings in a quilt-making
competition at a Corpus Christi fair; and
WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Mrs. Cruz enjoyed the love and
support of her husband, Mariano G. Cruz, with whom she shared a
rewarding marriage that spanned more than seven decades before his
passing; she was the devoted mother of 4 children, Frances,
Mariano, David, and the late Janie Vega, and over the years, she
experienced the joy of welcoming 7 grandchildren and 14
great-grandchildren into her treasured family; she pursued her
passions for music, dancing, and swimming in her leisure time, and
she also enjoyed keeping up with local and world events; a lifelong
Catholic and a woman of strong faith, she was an active member of
the Schoenstatt Movement; and
WHEREAS, Admired and cherished for her unfailing optimism and
her zest for life, Angelita Cruz brightened the world for all who
knew her, and they will forever hold her close in their hearts; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Angelita Gutierrez
Cruz and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to
her daughter, Frances Barrera; to her sons, Mariano Cruz Jr. and
David Cruz; to her grandchildren, Javier Vega, Jaime Vega, Sergio
Barrera, Steve Barrera, Gerianne Freeman, Eartha Cruz, and Martin
Galicia; to her great-grandchildren; and to her other relatives and
friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Angelita
Cruz.