Bill Text: TX HR445 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Leonel Olivarez Sr. of Rio Grande City.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2021-04-07 - Reported enrolled [HR445 Detail]
Download: Texas-2021-HR445-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 445 | ||
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| WHEREAS, A life lived with joy and purpose drew to a close | ||
| with the passing of Leonel Olivarez Sr. of Rio Grande City on | ||
| November 1, 2020, at the age of 71; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Leonel Olivarez graduated from The University of | ||
| Texas-Pan American with a bachelor's degree in elementary education | ||
| and a master's degree in bilingual education, and he went on to | ||
| enjoy a fulfilling career as an educator that spanned five decades; | ||
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| WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Olivarez | ||
| proudly served with the U.S. Army; his commitment and positive | ||
| attitude greatly benefited his unit, and he retired after a quarter | ||
| century of service as a noncommissioned officer at the rank of | ||
| sergeant; moreover, he was deeply dedicated to his community, and | ||
| he held a seat on the Mission City Council for 16 years; and | ||
| WHEREAS, A devoted family man, Mr. Olivarez shared nearly 49 | ||
| years of marriage with his beloved wife, Amparo; he took great pride | ||
| in his three children, Leo, Lorene, and Lisa, and his eight | ||
| grandchildren, Leo, Alyssa, Jackie, Victoria, Angelo, Daniel, Mya, | ||
| and Ozzie, and he was actively involved in their extracurricular | ||
| activities; in all his endeavors, he drew strength from his strong | ||
| and abiding faith; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Blessed with a charming smile and a magnetic | ||
| personality, Leonel Olivarez brightened the world for all who knew | ||
| him, and they will forever hold him close in their hearts; now, | ||
| therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas | ||
| Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Leonel Olivarez Sr. | ||
| and extend sincere condolences to his relatives and friends; and, | ||
| be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
| prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of | ||
| Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Leonel | ||
| Olivarez Sr. | ||
| Muñoz, Jr. | ||
| Guillen | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 445 was unanimously adopted by a | ||
| rising vote of the House on April 1, 2021. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
