SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 15
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Rudolph Lazarine Olivarez
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
  commemorates the life of Rudolph Lazarine "Tiger" Olivarez, who
  died July 29, 2021, at the age of 89; and
         WHEREAS, Tiger Olivarez was born on November 19, 1931, in
  Beeville; he grew up in Corpus Christi and went on to serve the
  nation with distinction in the United States Air Force in the
  Korean War; and
         WHEREAS, He and his beloved wife of 59 years, Margie, were
  blessed with seven children, Kathy Jo, Nancy, Sharon, Judy, Betty,
  Cammie, and Eric; his 18 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren
  were a source of much pride and joy for him; and
         WHEREAS, He was a lifetime member of the Pan American
  Golf Association, and he took great pleasure in teaching young
  golfers the fundamentals of the game; he won the Pan American
  Golf Association national championship in 1981, and he was
  later inducted into the organization's Hall of Fame; the First
  Tee Tiger Olivarez Golf and Literacy Academy was named in his
  honor; and
         WHEREAS, Tiger celebrated 41 years of sobriety and was
  passionate about helping others gain sobriety through the
  Alcoholics Anonymous program; prior to retirement, he had a
  successful career as a conductor for the Missouri Pacific
  Railroad; and
         WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and
  grandfather, and he will long be remembered for his colorful
  personality, his quick wit, and his commitment to service in
  his community; he leaves behind memories that will be
  cherished forever by his family and countless friends; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
  Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend sincere
  condolences to the bereaved family of Rudolph Lazarine Olivarez;
  and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
  Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
  memory of Tiger Olivarez.
 
  Hinojosa
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on August 11, 2021, by
    a rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate