88R27682 TBO-D
By: LaMantia S.R. No. 537
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
a close with the passing of Maria T. Gutierrez of Willacy County on
April 15, 2019, at the age of 72; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Eutimio and Teresa Gutierrez, Mary
Gutierrez was born in Sarita on October 2, 1946, and she grew up
with the companionship of nine siblings; throughout her life, she
worked to help and support others, and she was a devoted and loyal
friend to many; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Gutierrez became city commissioner of
Raymondville in 1999, and she held that office for 16 years before
concluding her tenure in 2015; dedicated to her community, she was a
member of the Raymondville Chamber of Commerce board of directors,
and she was active in numerous civic organizations, including
Raymondville Amigos Del Valle, Willacy County Little League, Court
Appointed Special Advocates, Su Clinica Familiar, and the Willacy
County Child Welfare Board; in addition, she was a former member of
the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council; and
WHEREAS, On January 1, 2001, Ms. Gutierrez joined the Willacy
County Emergency Service District Board, and she was elected
president of the board in 2015; she ably led the organization until
her passing, and she is being posthumously honored with the
dedication of its building in her memory; and
WHEREAS, Through her leadership, generosity, and commitment
to service, Mary Gutierrez made a positive difference in the lives
of countless Willacy County residents, and her contributions will
continue to resonate for years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby pay tribute to the life and legacy of Maria T. Gutierrez;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this
day, it do so in memory of Mary Gutierrez.