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      H.R. No. 199       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Manuel M. Vela is retiring as associate vice   president and chief operating officer of the Texas A&M University   Higher Education Center at McAllen on May 31, 2025; and          WHEREAS, Since joining HECM in May 2023, Manny Vela has been   instrumental in establishing new positions for the center,   developing and strengthening community partnerships, and   completing a master plan strategizing the long-term growth of the   campus; he previously served as the president and chief executive   officer of Valley Baptist Health System; and          WHEREAS, A native of Harlingen, Mr. Vela earned his   bachelor's and juris doctor degrees from The University of Texas at   Austin; he has been involved in many local, state, and national   organizations, including the lieutenant governor's health care   advisory committee; and          WHEREAS, Mr. Vela shares a rewarding marriage with his wife,   Amy, and he takes great pride in their family; in retirement, he is   looking forward to spending more time with his loved ones as well as   enjoying his hobbies of playing golf, fishing, and traveling; and          WHEREAS, Through his leadership and vision, Manny Vela has   contributed immensely to the mission of the Texas A&M University   Higher Education Center at McAllen, and his accomplishments will   continue to resonate in the years to come; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby congratulate Manuel M. Vela on his retirement as   associate vice president and chief operating officer of the Texas   A&M University Higher Education Center at McAllen and extend to him   sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for Mr. Vela as an expression of high regard by the Texas   House of Representatives.     Guerra     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 199 was adopted by the House on March   6, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House