13-Jay_Vitela
PROCLAMATION NO. 2009-13
WHEREAS Master Sergeant Juan J. Vitela is retiring on April 18, 2009, with more than twenty-one years of service in the United States Air Force and in the
Texas Air National Guard; and
WHEREAS During his time serving his country as a videographer, Jay truly raised the standard for Air National Guard video production as demonstrated in
a number of successful and professionally-completed projects; and
WHEREAS Jay’s video on the Texas Air Guard's response to Hurricane Katrina illustrated their capabilities as a true
homeland security force; and
WHEREAS Jay’s video on the 204th Security Forces Squadron in El Paso, Texas highlighted their achievements in creating a Combat Readiness Training course
that equals the active-duty Air Force's curriculum; and
WHEREAS Jay’s video on the 149th Fighter Wing's Coronet Cactus deployment exercise solidifies the 149th's reputation as a premier
F-16 pilot training program; and
WHEREAS Jay has decided to make his home in our fair community, transitioning his commitment to service of his country from a more national level to
a local level;
WHEREAS The City of Huntsville appreciates and recognizes the personal and family sacrifice made by those willing to serve our country, and commends those eager and
ready to do so;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power vested in me as Mayor of the City of Huntsville, Texas that
April 18, 2009
be declared as :
“Jay Vitela Day”
in
Huntsville, Walker County, Texas and hereby congratulate and recognize Jay for his achievements while serving our community and our country.
PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED this 18th day of
April 2009.
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J. TURNER, MAYOR