1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 467 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Rafael Olvera Rodriguez 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-7 of El Paso in mourning the loss of Sergeant Rafael Olvera Rodriguez, 1-8 who died February 12, 2001, at the age of 23; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Born in Juarez, Mexico, on January 30, 1978, he was 1-10 the oldest of three siblings and graduated from Riverside High 1-11 School; finding the true love of his life, Rafael married his 1-12 beloved, Norma, on June 4, 1998; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Following his dream of becoming a general, this 1-14 courageous young man volunteered to serve his country on 1-15 August 6, 1998, as a member of the United States Army; he served 1-16 with the 2nd Battalion, 11th Field Artillery, 25th Infantry 1-17 Division, until being assigned to Bravo Battery as a cannon 1-18 crewman; and 1-19 WHEREAS, The artilleryman displayed great ability in the 1-20 performance of his duties; his firm determination and 2-1 professionalism earned Rafael the distinction of being chosen 2-2 the Battalion Operations Officer's driver; and 2-3 WHEREAS, During his tour of duty, this man of valor, honor, 2-4 and integrity was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal and the 2-5 Army Achievement Medal; Sergeant Olvera was a role model for all 2-6 who had the pleasure to work with him, and his memory will live 2-7 on in the hearts and minds of all whose lives he touched; now, 2-8 therefore, be it 2-9 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-10 77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-11 bereaved family of Rafael Olvera Rodriguez: his beloved wife, 2-12 Norma Olvera; his parents, Rafael and Leticia Olvera; his sister, 2-13 Carmen; and his brother, Jorge; and, be it further 2-14 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-15 the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from 2-16 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do 2-17 so in memory of Rafael Olvera Rodriguez. 2-18 Shapleigh 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 President of the Senate 2-21 I hereby certify that the above 2-22 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-23 on March 14, 2001, by a rising vote. 2-24 ______________________________________ 2-25 Secretary of the Senate 2-26 ______________________________________ 2-27 Member, Texas Senate