H.R. No. 2061
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories
of Oscar R. Vela of Falfurrias, who passed away on April 27, 2021,
at the age of 71; and
WHEREAS, The son of Juventino Vela and Dionicia Lopez Vela,
Oscar Vela was born on December 16, 1949, in Falfurrias and grew up
with five siblings, Nora, Edna, Dora, Roel, and Robert; he
graduated from Falfurrias High School in 1968; and
WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Vela served
in the U.S. Navy from 1968 to 1970 before receiving an honorable
discharge; in the course of his career, he worked as a carpenter and
handyman in Falfurrias; and
WHEREAS, Known for his joyous zest for life, easygoing
nature, and delightful sense of humor, Oscar Vela brightened the
world for all who knew him, and they will forever hold him close in
their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Oscar R. Vela and
extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
sisters, Nora Benavidez, Edna Perez, and Dora Rodriguez; to his
brothers, Roel Vela and Robert J. Vela; to his close friend, Shiela
Aldape; to his nieces and nephews; and to his other relatives and
friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Oscar Vela.
Guillen
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2061 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 31, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House