SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 44
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Maria T. Gutierrez for her years of civic leadership
  and her many contributions to her community; and
 
         WHEREAS, Mary Gutierrez is a beloved resident of the Rio
  Grande Valley, and she has worked diligently on behalf of the City
  of Raymondville, Willacy County, and the larger community; and
 
         WHEREAS, This dedicated public servant helped guide the
  City of Raymondville by serving as commissioner for 16 years; she
  has served on the boards of numerous charitable and civic
  organizations, including those of Su Clinica Familiar, Foster
  Grandparents, Court Appointed Special Advocates, and Amigos Del
  Valle; she is also a former member of the Lower Rio Grande Valley
  Development Council; and
 
         WHEREAS, Currently, Mary Gutierrez serves on the boards of
  Willacy County Child Welfare, the Raymondville Chamber of
  Commerce, the Willacy County Emergency Service District,
  Cops-for-Tots, and the Retired Senior Volunteer Program; she is
  also a member of Communities Against Substance Abuse; and
 
         WHEREAS, Mary Gutierrez exemplifies the highest ideals of
  public service, and she has been recognized on numerous occasions
  for her tireless spirit of volunteerism; she has most recently
  been honored as the 2017 Volunteer of the Year by the
  Raymondville Chamber of Commerce; now, therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
  Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Maria T.
  Gutierrez for her exemplary service to her community and extend
  to her best wishes in all her future endeavors; and, be it further
 
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 
  Lucio
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on July 24, 2017.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate