By:  Luna                                               S.R. No. 72

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 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.

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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.

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 3-5                                         Secretary of the Senate

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 3-7                                           Member, Texas Senate