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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
19-295
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
September 19, 2012
To recognize and honor Mrs. Sonia Gutierrez for her continued vision and service.
WHEREAS, Mrs. Gutierrez’s work has transformed the lives of thousands of adult
immigrants in our Washington, D.C. community;
WHEREAS, for 40 years, Mrs. Gutierrez has served as counselor, advocate, organizer,
community leader, principal, CEO, and nonprofit president;
WHEREAS, in 1972, Mrs. Gutierrez joined the program PEILA and was instrumental, as director, in transforming the language program into a comprehensive adult education program;
WHEREAS, Mrs. Gutierrez has dedicated her life to the mission and growth of the Carlos Rosario School, with unwavering commitment, tenacity, vision, and leadership through setbacks, to success and triumph;
WHEREAS, alongside a dedicated faculty and staff, she has led the Carlos Rosario School to serve over 60,000 adult immigrants with award winning language literacy and workforce development programs;
WHEREAS, Mrs. Gutierrez’s work has transformed the community and contributed to the economic development of the District by helping thousands of residents get better jobs, enter into career pathways, buy homes, and pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxes;
WHEREAS, Mrs. Gutierrez works alongside other community leaders and is recognized by countless local and national organizations for her philanthropy, community leadership, and commitment to education; and
WHEREAS, the Carlos Rosario Educational Foundation and the Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School would like to honor her 40 years of service and support her vision and plan for future growth and long-term sustainability of the Carlos Rosario model.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Mrs. Sonia Gutierrez Recognition Resolution of 2012”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes the impact of the inspired work of Mrs. Sonia Gutierrez, and honors her ongoing leadership and commitment to her students, the immigrant population, and the entire Washington, D.C. community.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
