SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 980
In Memory
of
Antonio Oliveira, Jr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Antonio "Tony" Oliveira, Jr., who died
April 15, 2013, at the age of 53; and
WHEREAS, This beloved family man and civil servant was born
and raised in Brownsville; he was the youngest of four brothers;
even as a child, he exhibited the characteristics of loyalty and
steadfastness that his family and community would recognize and
treasure in his later years; and
WHEREAS, Tony graduated from Hanna High School and
attended The University of Texas at Austin, where he earned a
bachelor of science degree and a doctor of jurisprudence degree;
after returning to his hometown, he immersed himself in
volunteerism and community service; and
WHEREAS, Among his many passions were politics and
children's issues; Tony served as a Cameron County precinct
chairman and as a volunteer on numerous political campaigns, and
he always found time to encourage and advocate for the city's
young people; he worked with the Boy Scouts of America and
several other youth organizations, and he was known as "Coach" by
many children whom he mentored in youth sports; he was also a
board member for Court Appointed Special Advocates and the West
Brownsville Little League; and
WHEREAS, Tony Oliveira was equally talented and resourceful
at home; he was renowned for his skills at the barbecue pit, and he
was admired for having rebuilt his own home; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding citizen was also deeply respected
for his love of family; he was exceedingly proud of his two sons,
Devin and Garrett, and he was devoted to his beloved wife, Laurie;
indeed, in his exemplary life, Tony had a positive impact on many,
and his legacy of compassion, volunteerism, and community activism
serves as a shining example to all who had the good fortune of
knowing him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Antonio Oliveira, Jr.; 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 Tony Oliveira.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 15, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate