89R13742 KSM-D
By: Middleton S.R. No. 121
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Residents of Baytown lost a beloved civic leader
with the passing of former mayor Pedro Cuellar Alfaro on
December 11, 2023, at the age of 83; and
WHEREAS, The son of Felipe and Victoriana Alfaro, Pedro
"Pete" Alfaro was born on August 10, 1940; after graduating from The
University of Texas at Austin, he was hired as an electrical
engineer by ExxonMobil, where he was employed for more than three
decades; he shared a fulfilling 61-year marriage with his wife,
Guadalupe, and they were blessed with four children, Debi, who
preceded him in death, Priscilla, Sandra, and Paul; offering
unconditional support, he attended their activities whenever
possible as they grew up and encouraged their friends as well; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Alfaro was elected as Baytown's first Hispanic
mayor in 1989, and over the next 11 years, he worked tirelessly for
the betterment of his community; his vision, determination, and
positive relationships with state officials were instrumental in
the completion of the Fred Hartman Bridge over the Houston Ship
Channel, and he advocated powerfully for improving other
infrastructure; he was a mentor to innumerable people while in
office and served in many other leadership roles, including member
of the board of San Jacinto Hospital, chair of the board of regents
of Lee College, and president of the Rotary Club of Baytown; in
addition, he provided his expertise to Bay Area Homeless Services;
during 27 years on the board of Houston Methodist Baytown, he
chaired the Patient and Family Advisory Council; the hospital named
its Lupe and Pete Alfaro Clinical Education and Training Facility
in honor of him and his wife, and among other accolades, he was
named 2004 Baytown Sun Citizen of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Pete Alfaro made a lasting, positive difference in
his community, and those he left behind will forever treasure their
memories of his warmth, kindness, and wonderful sense of humor;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature
hereby pay tribute to the life of Pedro Cuellar Alfaro and extend
sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife,
Guadalupe Alfaro; to his children, Dr. Priscilla Alfaro, Sandra
Rodriguez and her husband, Manny, and Paul Alfaro and his wife,
Amanda; to his grandchildren, Christopher, Marissa, Austin,
Alexis, Mikaela, Emily, Nicholas, and Kelsey; and to his many other
relatives and host of friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this
day, it do so in memory of Pete Alfaro.