TX HR1048

Congratulates Leroy Nellis on receiving a 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award from the Killeen Independent School District Alumni Association

Recognizes Nellis as valedictorian of Killeen High School's Class of 1965, who earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from UT Austin in 1969 and became a certified public accountant

Honors his 33-year dual military career in the Texas Army National Guard, where he achieved the rank of command sergeant major, served during Operation Desert Storm, and completed 26 airborne jumps

Notes his public service career including serving as Travis County budget director from 1994 until his retirement in 2013

Acknowledges his volunteer work as a mentor in Austin ISD (named Mentor of the Year in 2003), his role in bringing a Boys and Girls Club to Del Valle, and his service with Seedling supporting children of incarcerated parents