SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 130
In Memory
of
Jose Julio Vela
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Corpus Christi in mourning the loss of Dr. Jose Julio
Vela, who died January 18, 2009, at the age of 68; and
WHEREAS, Born January 3, 1941, to Catalina de la Pena and
Mauro Vela, Dr. Julio Vela spent his early years helping his
parents on their dairy farm in Realitos, Texas; he graduated from
Benavides High School and earned a degree in pharmacy from The
University of Texas at Austin; and
WHEREAS, After a successful pharmacy career in Houston, he
studied medicine, graduating from Southwestern Medical School in
Dallas and completing his gastroenterology residency in Temple;
and
WHEREAS, He moved to Corpus Christi and became a respected
member of the medical community, where he was known for his wit,
humor, and generosity; he was dedicated to his work in
gastroenterology and retired in 1999 due to ill health; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Julio Vela was a source of strength to others,
and throughout his life, he eagerly shared his wisdom, humor, and
points of view with those he loved; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Julio Vela was beloved by his family and his
many friends, and he will long be remembered with affection and
appreciation by all who were privileged to share in his life;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Dr. Jose Julio Vela; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the members of 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 Dr. Julio Vela.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 4, 2009, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate