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                                                                  H.R. No. 1034



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Honorable Moises V. Vela of Harlingen is 
receiving due recognition for his exemplary community service with 
the dedication on April 9, 2005, of an elementary school named in 
his honor; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Harlingen, Judge Vela graduated from 
Harlingen High School in 1947, and he earned his associate's degree 
from Texas Southmost College in Brownsville and his law degree from 
St. Mary's University in San Antonio; he has practiced law for 50 
years and has served as assistant district attorney, county judge, 
and judge; and
	WHEREAS, Judge Vela has also distinguished himself as a 
member of the board of regents of Pan American University and as one 
of the original directors of Plaza National Bank, and he has served 
as a member of the County Historical Association, the Texas 
Commission on Alcoholism, and the local American Legion post; a 
true patriot, he valiantly served his country in the Korean War as 
an infantry battalion information and operations sergeant; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his distinguished career, Judge Vela has 
demonstrated a deep commitment to helping area youth through 
schools and other service projects; an active member of the PTA, the 
Band Booster Club, and the Quarterback Club, he coached Little 
League sports for 15 years; during his tenure as judge, he initiated 
mock teen trials and juries and established community service as an 
alternative to fine payment for young offenders; and
	WHEREAS, A spiritual and caring individual, Moises Vela is 
truly an inspiration to all those whose lives have been enriched by 
his commitment to the youth of Harlingen, and it is a pleasure to 
honor his accomplishments on this special occasion; now, therefore, 
be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate the Honorable Moises V. Vela on the 
dedication of the Moises V. Vela Elementary School and extend to him 
sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Judge Vela as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                           Solis
                                                                         Escobar

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1034 was adopted by the House on April 
22, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House