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89(R) SR 610 - Enrolled version - Bill Text
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 610
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Valente Olivarez Jr., who retired from his role at the
Texas Department of Transportation after 25 years of exemplary
service to the Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, Valente earned a bachelor's degree in civil
engineering from Texas A&M University--Kingsville and went on to
become a licensed professional engineer; he began his career with
the Texas Department of Transportation's Pharr District; he
worked there for 15 years and earned two prestigious construction
awards for projects he managed from the Association of General
Contractors and the Texas Department of Transportation; and
WHEREAS, In 2014, Valente moved to the Texas Department of
Transportation's Corpus Christi District to oversee construction,
maintenance, and traffic operations for the 10-county district; he
distinguished himself for professional excellence, and he fostered
a culture that encouraged employee development during his tenures
as the director of operations, the deputy district engineer, and as
district engineer leading the Corpus Christi District; and
WHEREAS, While serving as the director of operations,
Valente managed the Harbor Bridge Project, a $1 billion undertaking
slated to become the longest concrete segmental precast
cable-stayed bridge in North America and the tallest structure in
South Texas; he played an integral role in advancing the project
through its most critical milestones, including complex design and
construction issues and its groundbreaking event in 2016; and
WHEREAS, A highly regarded public servant, Valente made
outstanding contributions to transportation projects throughout
the Lone Star State during his service with the Texas Department of
Transportation, and his presence at the department is greatly
missed by his colleagues and by the members of the communities he
served; and
WHEREAS, In all things, Valente has benefited from the love
and support of his cherished wife, Kimberly, and his two
children, Nathan Ezra and Nicholas Elijah; he is an active member
of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, and in his retirement, he has
continued to dedicate his time to his loved ones, to the many
outdoor activities he enjoys, and to serving his community; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby commend Valente Olivarez Jr. on his
outstanding career and his many contributions to the Lone Star
State; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Hinojosa of Hidalgo
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 31, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate