SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 29
	In Memory
	of
	Moises Vicente Vela Sr.
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
	citizens of Harlingen in mourning the loss of Moises Vicente Vela
	Sr., an esteemed public servant, who died June 11, 2017, at the
	age of 87; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Harlingen, Moises Vela served with
	distinction in the United States Army during the Korean War; he
	earned a degree from Saint Mary's University School of Law in
	San Antonio, and he returned to his hometown to begin his law
	career; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Vela served the community in professional
	capacities for more than 50 years; his successful law practice
	specialized in criminal defense, family law, personal injury
	cases, and real estate law, and he brought his broad-ranging
	expertise to the bench in his service as a municipal court judge;
	he was one of the first Hispanic citizens to serve as a Cameron
	County judge and a trailblazing civic leader; in 2005, Moises V.
	Vela Middle School opened and was named in his honor as a tribute
	to his exemplary public service; and
	WHEREAS, Moises shared more than 60 years of marriage with
	Mary Jo Vela, and they guided their five children by loving
	example; he was a beloved patriarch who found immense joy in his
	role as "Pipo" to his many adoring grandchildren and
	great-grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Moises Vela was a man of great faith and wisdom,
	and he served as a mentor and advisor to countless individuals of
	all ages; he was respected and admired throughout the Rio Grande
	Valley for his kindness, his boundless generosity, and his
	uncompromising integrity, and he leaves behind memories that
	will long be cherished by all who were privileged to share in his
	life; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere
	condolences to the bereaved family of Moises Vicente Vela Sr.;
	and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
	Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
	memory of Moises Vela.
	Lucio
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on July 19, 2017, by a
		rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate