SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 84

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Joe Olvera, who has been honored with the Chicano Lifetime Achievement Award by Del Pueblo Press; and

WHEREAS, A longtime journalist who worked at the El Paso Times and the El Paso Herald-Post, Mr. Olvera for many years wrote a column in which he took to heart the newspaperman's dictum to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Olvera wrote of El Paso life and politics, and his references to racism and other social ills along the Texas-Mexico border often upset his readers with their confrontational sensibilities; he became known for his signature closing line "sin fin," which is translated as "without end"; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Olvera is also receiving the Star on the Mountain Award, the City of El Paso's highest civilian honor, for his years of service to the community; he is truly deserving of recognition for his many contributions to journalism and the social fabric of the city; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas hereby commend Joe Olvera on his commitment to journalistic integrity and congratulate him on receiving the Chicano Lifetime Achievement Award from Del Pueblo Press; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Shapleigh

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 28, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate