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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A life lived with joy and purpose drew to a close |
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with the passing of Leonel Olivarez Sr. of Rio Grande City on |
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November 1, 2020, at the age of 71; and |
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WHEREAS, Leonel Olivarez graduated from The University of |
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Texas-Pan American with a bachelor's degree in elementary education |
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and a master's degree in bilingual education, and he went on to |
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enjoy a fulfilling career as an educator that spanned five decades; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Olivarez |
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proudly served with the U.S. Army; his commitment and positive |
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attitude greatly benefited his unit, and he retired after a quarter |
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century of service as a noncommissioned officer at the rank of |
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sergeant; moreover, he was deeply dedicated to his community, and |
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he held a seat on the Mission City Council for 16 years; and |
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WHEREAS, A devoted family man, Mr. Olivarez shared nearly 49 |
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years of marriage with his beloved wife, Amparo; he took great pride |
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in his three children, Leo, Lorene, and Lisa, and his eight |
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grandchildren, Leo, Alyssa, Jackie, Victoria, Angelo, Daniel, Mya, |
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and Ozzie, and he was actively involved in their extracurricular |
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activities; in all his endeavors, he drew strength from his strong |
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and abiding faith; and |
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WHEREAS, Blessed with a charming smile and a magnetic |
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personality, Leonel Olivarez brightened the world for all who knew |
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him, and they will forever hold him close in their hearts; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Leonel Olivarez Sr. |
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and extend sincere condolences to his relatives and friends; and, |
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be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Leonel |
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Olivarez Sr. |