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House unanimously adopts resolution honoring Alfredo Gutierrez
Summary
The Arizona House adopted HCR 20‑65 on April 26 to honor Alfredo Gutierrez’s public service, with members offering personal recollections and the family recognized on the floor; the resolution was adopted by voice vote and conveyed to the Senate.
The Arizona House unanimously adopted House Concurrent Resolution 20‑65 on April 26, expressing the chamber’s regret at the death of Alfredo Gutierrez and extending condolences to his family.
Representative Sandoval introduced the family on the House floor and moved for unanimous adoption; members from across the aisle shared personal memories of Gutierrez’s career as a student activist, state legislator and community advocate. Representative Hendricks recalled their long personal friendship and described Gutierrez as a “statesman” whose mentorship crossed political lines. Representative Livingston moved adoption and the House rose to honor the family members present.
Why it matters Alfredo Gutierrez was a long‑time Arizona public figure—former state senator and student activist—whose obituary text, read into the record, traced his service including leadership roles in the Legislature and community organizations. The ceremony placed the collective condolences of the legislature on the public record and formally moved the resolution to the Senate for concurrence.
