Proc. 2009-10 Jay Vitela Day 04-18-09
PROCLAMATION NO. 2009-10
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