SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 29
In Memory
of
Moises Vicente Vela Sr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Harlingen in mourning the loss of Moises Vicente Vela
Sr., an esteemed public servant, who died June 11, 2017, at the
age of 87; and
WHEREAS, Born in Harlingen, Moises Vela served with
distinction in the United States Army during the Korean War; he
earned a degree from Saint Mary's University School of Law in
San Antonio, and he returned to his hometown to begin his law
career; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Vela served the community in professional
capacities for more than 50 years; his successful law practice
specialized in criminal defense, family law, personal injury
cases, and real estate law, and he brought his broad-ranging
expertise to the bench in his service as a municipal court judge;
he was one of the first Hispanic citizens to serve as a Cameron
County judge and a trailblazing civic leader; in 2005, Moises V.
Vela Middle School opened and was named in his honor as a tribute
to his exemplary public service; and
WHEREAS, Moises shared more than 60 years of marriage with
Mary Jo Vela, and they guided their five children by loving
example; he was a beloved patriarch who found immense joy in his
role as "Pipo" to his many adoring grandchildren and
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Moises Vela was a man of great faith and wisdom,
and he served as a mentor and advisor to countless individuals of
all ages; he was respected and admired throughout the Rio Grande
Valley for his kindness, his boundless generosity, and his
uncompromising integrity, and he leaves behind memories that
will long be cherished by all who were privileged to share in his
life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of Moises Vicente Vela Sr.;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
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 Moises Vela.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 19, 2017, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate