By: Luna S.R. No. 72 1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Joe Olivares, Sr. 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-7 of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Joe Olivares, Sr., who died 1-8 January 12, 1997, at the age of 96; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Born July 27, 1900, in the City of Parras, Coahuila, 1-10 Mexico, Joe Olivares, Sr., was best known for his lifetime of 1-11 outstanding public service; he was also a successful businessman, 1-12 who was a real estate broker and owner of the Continental Hotel 1-13 and KIWW radio station; and 1-14 WHEREAS, An exemplary and distinguished gentleman, 1-15 Joe Olivares was respected in the community for his wide-ranging 1-16 expertise and his many accomplishments; and 1-17 WHEREAS, A well-known civic leader, he was a cofounder of 1-18 the Good Government League, the San Antonio Mexican Chamber of 1-19 Commerce, and the Feria De Las Flores, now known as the Rey Feo 1-20 Scholarship Committee; he was a member of the San Antonio City 1-21 Council from 1955 to 1960; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Mr. Olivares served as president of the League of 1-23 United Latin American Citizens Council Number 2 and as national 2-1 treasurer of the league; he was board chairman for the Select 2-2 Civil Service Commission and served on the City Charter Commission 2-3 and the board of Bexar County National Bank; and 2-4 WHEREAS, Renowned for his generosity and his dedication to 2-5 the betterment of the community, he gave unselfishly of his time 2-6 to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will not be 2-7 forgotten by those who knew him; and 2-8 WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Mr. Olivares was a member of 2-9 Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, the Saint Vincent De Paul Society, 2-10 the Holy Name Society, and the 4th Degree Knight-Columbus Society; 2-11 and 2-12 WHEREAS, Joe Olivares was a devoted father and grandfather 2-13 who lived his life to the fullest, and he leaves behind memories 2-14 that will be treasured forever by his family and many friends; 2-15 now, therefore, be it 2-16 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-17 75th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-18 bereaved family of Joe Olivares, Sr.: his son and daughter-in-law, 2-19 Jose F. Olivares, Jr., and Nancy C. Olivares; and his 10 2-20 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and, be it further 2-21 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-22 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from 2-23 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it 2-24 do so in memory of Joe Olivares, Sr. 2-25 ______________________________________ 2-26 President of the Senate 3-1 I hereby certify that the above 3-2 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-3 on January 28, 1997, by a rising vote. 3-4 ______________________________________ 3-5 Secretary of the Senate 3-6 ______________________________________ 3-7 Member, Texas Senate