88R15899 CW-D
By: Blanco S.R. No. 285
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Hector Gutierrez Jr. is the recipient of a 2023
Distinguished Alumnus Award from Texas A&M University; and
WHEREAS, The highest honor bestowed upon former students of
Texas A&M, the Distinguished Alumnus Award has been presented to
only 328 of the university's more than 574,000 alumni since 1962;
the accolade is given jointly by Texas A&M and The Association of
Former Students to recognize Aggies who have achieved excellence in
their chosen professions and who have made meaningful contributions
to the school and their local communities; and
WHEREAS, A member of the Class of 1969, Hector Gutierrez
graduated with a mathematics degree; he was commander of the Texas
A&M University Corps of Cadets and belonged to Squadron 9 and the
Ross Volunteers; additionally, he was president of the Honor
Council and a member of Town Hall and the Student Conference on
National Affairs; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gutierrez has given back to his alma mater in
many ways, including by holding a seat on the boards of directors
for both Texas A&M University Press and The Association of Former
Students; furthermore, he served on the Corps of Cadets Development
Council and the Development Foundation Board of the Texas A&M
Health Science Center; through his efforts as founding chair of the
Texas A&M Hispanic Network, he helped make possible the
university's designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan served 5 years in the U.S. Air
Force and 16 years in the Air Force Reserve, rising to the rank of
lieutenant colonel; over the course of his 34-year civilian career,
he worked for El Paso Electric and HillCo Partners, and he served as
a public affairs consultant for the City of El Paso, the El Paso
Water Public Service Board, AT&T, Motorola, and the American Heart
Association; moreover, he owned Hector Gutierrez Consulting, a
public relations and communications firm; and
WHEREAS, Hector Gutierrez has distinguished himself through
his professional and civic endeavors, and he is indeed deserving of
recognition for his exemplary record of achievement and for the
positive impact he has had on the Texas A&M community; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby congratulate Hector Gutierrez Jr. on receiving a 2023
Distinguished Alumnus Award from Texas A&M University and extend to
him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Hector Gutierrez as an expression of high regard by the
Texas Senate.