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