R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The passing of former state representative and
 1-2     Bridge City resident W. T. Oliver on January 2, 1999, at the age of
 1-3     72, has brought a great loss to the family and many friends of this
 1-4     beloved individual; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Born on a rice farm outside of Beaumont, Mr. Oliver
 1-6     later moved to Bridge City where he was renowned for his
 1-7     award-winning gumbo, his love of Cajun heritage, and his political
 1-8     career; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Known as "Boss Cajun," this longtime Bridge City
1-10     resident entered the political life in 1956 and served the citizens
1-11     of Orange and Newton counties with the utmost distinction as a
1-12     member of the Texas House of Representatives during the 55th, 56th,
1-13     and 57th legislative sessions; and
1-14           WHEREAS, Upon his departure from office, Mr. Oliver founded
1-15     Oliver and Associates, a public relations firm dedicated to
1-16     assisting small businesses; he later served as head of the board of
1-17     directors at the Hughen Center in Port Arthur, helping to provide
1-18     opportunities for disabled children; and
1-19           WHEREAS, Well known as a steadfast advocate for Southeast
1-20     Texas veterans, he was chairman of the committee that created the
1-21     Golden Triangle Veterans Memorial Park in Port Arthur in 1992, and
1-22     he often spoke in behalf of veterans throughout the Lone Star
1-23     State; and
1-24           WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to share the love and
 2-1     friendship of W. T.  Oliver will long miss his presence and
 2-2     guidance, and he will surely be remembered with great affection and
 2-3     admiration for many years to come; now, therefore, be it
 2-4           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
 2-5     Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of the Honorable W. T.
 2-6     Oliver and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family:
 2-7     to his wife, Ann Oliver; to his daughters, Sue Darcy, Becky
 2-8     Rutledge, and Linda Brown; to his sons, W. T.  "Tommy" Oliver, Jr.,
 2-9     Chris Oliver, and Miles A. Hall III; to his sisters, Lula Mae
2-10     Bailey and Bobbie Jacobs; to his brother, Russell Oliver; to his 15
2-11     grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and to the many other
2-12     relatives and friends of this distinguished gentleman; and, be it
2-13     further
2-14           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-15     prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas
2-16     House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
2-17     W. T. Oliver.
                                                                        Uher
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 214 was unanimously adopted by a
         rising vote of the House on April 16, 1999.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House