H.R. No. 499
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt at
the loss of Gilbert Guzman Jr., who passed away on March 6, 2025, at
the age of 28; and
WHEREAS, Gilbert Guzman was born in San Antonio on
September 10, 1996, to Gilbert Guzman and Erika Escamilla; his
cherished family also included his stepfather, Alfredo Escamilla,
and his sister, Bianca Escamilla; as a child, he fought a difficult
battle with leukemia, and he overcame the disease in 2011; and
WHEREAS, Inspired by the medical professionals who helped him
in his youth, Mr. Guzman pursued a career in nursing; he obtained
his registered nurse certification in May 2023, and he went on to
work in the neurology department at University Hospital in San
Antonio; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Guzman enjoyed the love
and support of his wife, Cloey; he also treasured the companionship
of his "fur babies," Jax Major and Rhylee Guzman; and
WHEREAS, Although his journey on this earth ended far too
soon, Gilbert Guzman brightened the lives of everyone around him
with his warmth, determination, and keen sense of humor, and they
will forever hold him close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Gilbert Guzman Jr.
and extend sincere sympathy to his family and many friends; 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
Guzman Jr.
Campos
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 499 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 31, 2025.
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Chief Clerk of the House