TITLE: In memory of Guadalupe Benavidez Gutierrez and Manuel Gutierrez Jr. of Robstown.

SUMMARY: In memory of Guadalupe Benavidez Gutierrez and Manuel Gutierrez Jr. of Robstown.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Words cannot express the sense of loss felt by the Gutierrez family of Robstown as they mourn the death of Guadalupe Benavidez Gutierrez on February 12, 2015, at the age of 69, and the death of her son, Manuel Gutierrez Jr., on March 14, at the age of 45; and WHEREAS, Guadalupe Gutierrez was born in Robstown on September 16, 1945, to Roman and Irene Benavidez; she was joined in matrimony to Manuel Gutierrez Sr. for 47 years, and she was the proud mother of Manuel Jr. and Monica; she was also blessed with two grandchildren, John and Madelyn; a woman of strong religious faith, she sang with the El Rocio choir at St. Anthony's Catholic Church; and WHEREAS, Manuel Gutierrez Jr. was born to Manuel and Guadalupe Gutierrez in Corpus Christi on December 21, 1969; as "Little Manny G," he was a popular disc jockey at Magic 104.9, a Tejano radio station, where listeners particularly delighted in hearing his movie reviews on the air; when he wasn't working, he enjoyed spending time at the Corpus Christi Athletic Club; and WHEREAS, The loss of this beloved mother and son is a great hardship for their family, but those they have left behind may take comfort in knowing how deep was the affection and respect they enjoyed in life from all who knew them; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the lives of Guadalupe Benavidez Gutierrez and Manuel Gutierrez Jr. and extend sincere condolences to the members of their family: to Manuel Gutierrez Sr., Monica Gutierrez, John Angel Herrera, Madelyn Marie Nerio, and Teresa Garza; and to their other relatives and many friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Guadalupe Benavidez Gutierrez and Manuel Gutierrez Jr. Herrero Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1768 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 7, 2015. Chief Clerk of the House