Jesus "Jesse" Vela, Jr.

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Personal Information

*B.S. Degree - Pan American College - 1970 *M. Ed. Degree - Pan American University - 1973 *ABD Baylor University - 1998

* Married to Idolina Gorena Vela - 3 Sons: Ariel Jesus, Omar Joel and Hiram Josue
*PSJA High School Graduate - 1966
*B.S. Degree - Pan American College - 1970
*M. Ed. Degree - Pan American University - 1973
*ABD Baylor University - 1998
*Alamo City Commisioner - 2001-2005
*Currently Alamo Mayor Pro-Tem
*Former Member/Coach - Alamo Youth Sports
*Former Member - Alamo Housing Authority Board
*Former Member - Resurrection Catholic Church Parish Council
*Current Member - Alamo Industrial Develpment Corporation
*Past President - Pharr Lions Club
*Parishioner/Usher at Ressurrection Catholic Church
*Educator for 34yrs - Currently Migrant Program Administrator E.C.I.S.D.
*Selected to Who's Who Among Community Leaders - 1983-1984
*Recognized by the U.S. Office of Education for Contributions to
the Education of Disadvantaged Children
*Received the Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award in Migrant
Education by The Texas Education Agency - 2004