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TX HR1498
Resolution
Status
6/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Denise Villalobos
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AI Summary
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Texas House of Representatives pays tribute to Godfrey Vela of Corpus Christi, who passed away on May 28, 2025, at age 81
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Vela served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in 1969
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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; worked for U.S. Steel and Exxon and served as president of the National Purchasing Management Association
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Served on the Selective Service Board in Nueces County, as veterans service officer for Brooks County, and was involved with Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, and Veterans Affairs
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The House adjourns in his memory and provides an official copy of the resolution to his family; adopted June 2, 2025
Legislative Description
In memory of Godfrey Vela of Corpus Christi.
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Reported enrolled
6/3/2025