Senate Resolution No. 610 honors Valente Olivarez Jr. for his 25 years of dedicated service at the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). A graduate of Texas A&M University--Kingsville with a degree in civil engineering, Valente began his career in the Pharr District, where he earned two notable construction awards. In 2014, he transitioned to the Corpus Christi District, where he excelled in various leadership roles, including overseeing significant projects like the Harbor Bridge Project, a $1 billion initiative that will be the tallest structure in South Texas.

The resolution acknowledges Valente's professional excellence and his commitment to fostering employee development within TxDOT. His contributions to transportation projects across Texas have left a lasting impact, and he is greatly missed by colleagues and community members alike. In retirement, Valente continues to engage with his family, church, and community, and the Senate expresses its esteem for his remarkable career through this resolution.