H.R. No. 627

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Cumbia legend Fito Olivares of Houston passed away
	on March 17, 2023, at the age of 75, bringing a great loss to his
	family, friends, and legion of fans; and
	WHEREAS, Born Rodolfo Olivares in Ciudad Camargo,
	Tamaulipas, Mexico, in 1947, Fito Olivares began playing saxophone
	professionally in his teens; he was recruited by the group Dueto
	Estrella, which performed his first song, "Ya No Eres M a"; in the
	1970s, he settled in the Bayou City, where he formed Grupo La Pura
	Sabrosura with his brothers, Javier on vocals and Jaime on
	keyboards; and
	WHEREAS, The band eventually signed to Gil Records, and it
	began its rise in the 1980s with such hits as "La Gallina" and "La
	Negra Catalina"; songs such as "Juana la Cubana" and "El
	Colesterol" became party staples, played at many weddings and
	quincea eras; more than 50 other artists recorded "Juana la
	Cubana," and "El Colesterol" received an ASCAP award for Best Song
	in the Regional Mexican category; and
	WHEREAS, With a distinctive, sax-fueled style rooted in his
	native Mexico, Mr. Olivares ushered in a new era of cumbia; his
	influence has endured, and in recent years, he was featured on a
	remix of "Thrift Shop" by rappers Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, and his
	classic "Cumbia de la Cobra" went viral on TikTok; and
	WHEREAS, Fito Olivares brought joy to innumerable people,
	filling dance floors at countless celebrations, and although he
	will be deeply missed, his music will continue to enrich the lives
	of listeners for years to come; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Fito Olivares and
	extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
	wife, Griselda Olivares; to his children, Rodolfo, Alexandra, and
	Juan Pablo; and to his other relatives, many friends, and all who
	mourn his passing; 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 Rodolfo
	"Fito" Olivares.
	Morales of Harris
	______________________________
	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 627 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on March 30, 2023.
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	Chief Clerk of the House