SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 285
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 State of Texas, 88th
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
from the Texas Senate.
Blanco
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 7, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate