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
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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.
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Chief Clerk of the House