H.R. No. 124
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The life of an esteemed musician and educator drew
to a close with the passing of Edward G. Olivares of Corpus Christi
on June 21, 2017, at the age of 86; and
WHEREAS, Eddie Olivares was born to Audelio and Susana
Olivares on February 28, 1931, in Mercedes, and he grew up with the
companionship of six siblings; his brother gave him his first
trumpet when he was 12, and by the age of 14 he was playing in dance
bands; a 1949 graduate of Corpus Christi High School, Mr. Olivares
continued his education at Del Mar College, earning an associate
degree in 1952; he then served for two years in the U.S. Army, where
he played in the band and the jazz orchestra; and
WHEREAS, Following his return to civilian life, Mr. Olivares
earned bachelor's and master's degrees in music at The University of
Texas at Austin; he began his career in education at Lamar Junior
High School in Laredo; seeking more opportunities to play live
music, he moved back to Corpus Christi, accepting a teaching
position at Sundeen Junior High; in 1967, he became band director at
Moody High School, a post he held until 1975, and over the
succeeding years, he worked as a counselor at Carroll High, King
High, and Del Mar College before retiring in 1995; he also directed
the Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi jazz ensemble from 2002 to
2007; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Olivares gave generously of his time and talents
to a number of music organizations, including the American
Federation of Musicians Local 644 and the Corpus Christi Symphony
Orchestra, Municipal Band, and Arts Council; moreover, he helped
found the Texas Jazz Festival, served as choir director at Christ
the King Church and St. Patrick Church, and started the jazz mass at
Holy Cross Church; in recognition of his many accomplishments, he
was inducted into the Texas Music Educators Association Region XIV
Band Directors Hall of Fame and the Water Street Market South Texas
Music Walk of Fame; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Olivares enjoyed the love
and support of his wife, Emilie; he was the proud father of four
children, Edward, Paul, Mary, and Michael, and he also treasured
the time he spent with his grandson, David; and
WHEREAS, Although he is greatly missed, Eddie Olivares has
left his family and friends with many cherished memories, and he
will forever hold a special place in their hearts; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Edward G. Olivares and extend heartfelt sympathy to his loved
ones and many friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Eddie
Olivares.
Hunter
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 124 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on August 15, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House