SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 649
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Roque Vela on his 2013 induction into the Junior
Achievement of Laredo Business Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, Junior Achievement of Laredo works in partnership
with business leaders and educators to inspire young people and
prepare them to succeed in today's complex global economy; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Vela is a native of Laredo and a proud veteran
of the United States Army; he served with distinction in the
Vietnam War and received a Purple Heart and the Army Commendation
Medal with "V" device; and
WHEREAS, After his honorable discharge from military
service, he worked for the United States Postal Service before
joining Jett Bowling Lanes, Incorporated; he purchased the Tasty
Burger on Park Avenue and began an arcade business before taking
sole ownership of the bowling establishment in 1979; he expanded
his entrepreneurship by opening the Jett Bowl North in 1987, and
in 2006, he purchased the Laredo Lobos arena football team; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, Mr. Vela has given back to his
community in numerous ways; he served for 12 years on the board of
the Laredo Independent School District and was a Webb County
commissioner; he truly deserves recognition for the fine example
he has set for the young people of Laredo; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby commend Roque Vela on his many
achievements and extend congratulations to him on his induction
into the Junior Achievement of Laredo Business Hall of Fame; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 15, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate