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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A life lived with joy and enthusiasm drew to a close |
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on November 19, 2021, with the passing of Sara Vela of Mission at |
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the age of 50; and |
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WHEREAS, The daughter of Jose Guadalupe Vela and Ester Vela |
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Botello, Sara Vela was born in McAllen on October 30, 1971, and she |
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grew up with the companionship of two brothers, Carlos and Jose; |
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after graduating from Mission High School in 1990, she earned a |
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degree in interdisciplinary studies from South Texas College; she |
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went on to enjoy a long and rewarding career working for Hidalgo |
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County; and |
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WHEREAS, Active in her community, Ms. Vela was engaged in |
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local politics; above all else, she cherished time spent with her |
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friends and family, and she was a devoted aunt to her niece, Dehra, |
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and her nephews, Daniel and Aaron; and |
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WHEREAS, Admired for her warmth, kindness, and generosity, |
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Sara Vela brightened the world for all who knew her, and they will |
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forever hold her close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Sara Vela and extend |
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sincere condolences to all who mourn her passing; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Sara Vela. |