Texas HR 199: Recognizing February 20, 2019, as Denton County Day at the State Capitol.

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89(R) HR 199 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

  

  

  
 H.R. No. 199

  

  

   

 R E S O L U T I O N

   

        WHEREAS, Manuel M. Vela is retiring as associate vice 

  

 president and chief operating officer of the Texas A&M University 

  

 Higher Education Center at McAllen on May 31, 2025; and

  

        WHEREAS, Since joining HECM in May 2023, Manny Vela has been 

  

 instrumental in establishing new positions for the center, 

  

 developing and strengthening community partnerships, and 

  

 completing a master plan strategizing the long-term growth of the 

  

 campus; he previously served as the president and chief executive 

  

 officer of Valley Baptist Health System; and

  

        WHEREAS, A native of Harlingen, Mr. Vela earned his 

  

 bachelor's and juris doctor degrees from The University of Texas at 

  

 Austin; he has been involved in many local, state, and national 

  

 organizations, including the lieutenant governor's health care 

  

 advisory committee; and

  

        WHEREAS, Mr. Vela shares a rewarding marriage with his wife, 

  

 Amy, and he takes great pride in their family; in retirement, he is 

  

 looking forward to spending more time with his loved ones as well as 

  

 enjoying his hobbies of playing golf, fishing, and traveling; and

  

        WHEREAS, Through his leadership and vision, Manny Vela has 

  

 contributed immensely to the mission of the Texas A&M University 

  

 Higher Education Center at McAllen, and his accomplishments will 

  

 continue to resonate in the years to come; now, therefore, be it

  

        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas 

  

 Legislature hereby congratulate Manuel M. Vela on his retirement as 

  

 associate vice president and chief operating officer of the Texas 

  

 A&M University Higher Education Center at McAllen and extend to him 

  

 sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

  

        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 

  

 prepared for Mr. Vela as an expression of high regard by the Texas 

   

 House of Representatives.

  

   

 Guerra

   

   

 ______________________________

   

 Speaker of the House     

  

   

        I certify that H.R. No. 199 was adopted by the House on March 

   

 6, 2025, by a non-record vote.

   

   

 ______________________________

   

 Chief Clerk of the House