SR610 - Recognizing Valente Olivares Jr. on the occasion of his retirement.

          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                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on May 31, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate