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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Manuel M. Vela is retiring as associate vice |
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president and chief operating officer of the Texas A&M University |
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Higher Education Center at McAllen on May 31, 2025; and |
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WHEREAS, Since joining HECM in May 2023, Manny Vela has been |
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instrumental in establishing new positions for the center, |
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developing and strengthening community partnerships, and |
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completing a master plan strategizing the long-term growth of the |
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campus; he previously served as the president and chief executive |
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officer of Valley Baptist Health System; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of Harlingen, Mr. Vela earned his |
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bachelor's and juris doctor degrees from The University of Texas at |
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Austin; he has been involved in many local, state, and national |
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organizations, including the lieutenant governor's health care |
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advisory committee; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Vela shares a rewarding marriage with his wife, |
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Amy, and he takes great pride in their family; in retirement, he is |
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looking forward to spending more time with his loved ones as well as |
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enjoying his hobbies of playing golf, fishing, and traveling; and |
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WHEREAS, Through his leadership and vision, Manny Vela has |
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contributed immensely to the mission of the Texas A&M University |
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Higher Education Center at McAllen, and his accomplishments will |
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continue to resonate in the years to come; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Manuel M. Vela on his retirement as |
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associate vice president and chief operating officer of the Texas |
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A&M University Higher Education Center at McAllen and extend to him |
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sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Vela as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |