HR1498 - In memory of Godfrey Vela of Corpus Christi.

      H.R. No. 1498       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to   a close with the passing of Godfrey Vela of Corpus Christi on   May 28, 2025, at the age of 81; and          WHEREAS, Born in Falfurrias on February 23, 1944, Godfrey   Vela grew up with the companionship of eight siblings; after   graduating from Falfurrias High School in 1963, he enrolled at   Texas A&I University; answering his nation's call to duty, he   joined the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam War; he was honorably   discharged in 1969; and          WHEREAS, The following year, Mr. Vela married the former   Rosie Villarreal, and the couple shared a fulfilling union that   spanned five and a half decades; he took great pride in their three   children, Sonia, Susana, and Godfrey, and over the years, their   cherished family grew to include four grandchildren, Gregory,   Simone, Lily, and Godfrey; and          WHEREAS, Mr. Vela began taking night classes while working   full-time, and he earned a bachelor's degree in political science   from Texas A&I University in 1975 and an MBA from Corpus Christi   State University in 1980; he enjoyed a long and rewarding career   working for U.S. Steel and for Exxon, and he further benefited his   profession as president of the National Purchasing Management   Association; and          WHEREAS, Active in his community, Mr. Vela was on the   Selective Service Board in Nueces County and he was the veterans   service officer for Brooks County; he was also involved in the   Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, and Veterans   Affairs; an avid baseball fan, he served as a T-ball and Pony League   coach for his son and his grandson; and          WHEREAS, Godfrey Vela was a man of great compassion who   remained engaged in the world throughout his life and who found joy   and inspiration in helping others; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Godfrey Vela and   extend sincere condolences to his relatives and friends; and, be it   further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of   Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Godfrey   Vela.     Villalobos     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 1498 was adopted by the House on June   2, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House