Roland Vela nomination III_Soccer Field Denton League of United Latin American Citizens Council# 4366
NOMINATION of
DR. G. ROLAND VELA
As the Name of the SOCCER FIELDS COMPLEX
At North Lakes Park, Denton, Texas
Submitted to: DENTON CITY COUNCIL
Date of Submission: July 10, 2012
Individual or Organization Submitting Nomination:
Denton LEAGUE OF UNITED LATINAMERICAN CITIZENS, Council 4366
Mr. Jerry Vela, son of Nominee, and Ms. Yolanda Vela, daughter of Nominee
Denton LULAC Contact: Dr. Rudy Rodriguez, Chair, Denton LULAC Task
Force, Vela Nomination for Name of City Facility
3925 Maggie's Meadow, Denton, Texas 76210
Telephone: (940) 565 9507, cell: (940) 3919764
Email: rrodriguezl445gverizon.net
Committee Members: Popo and Lupe Gonzalez, Dorothy Martinez, Dr.Gloria
Contreras, Dr. Isabela Piiia, Blas Daniel Hinojosa, Anita Strickland, Alfred Sanchez, Dr.
Frank P6rez, Jerry Vela, Yolanda Vela
Signature of Organization Representative:
President, Denton Council#4366
Nominated Name: G.Rolando Vela, Ph.D.
Number of Years Nominee has Resided in Denton: 45 years
Recommended Name of Facility:
DR. G. ROLAND VELA SOCCER COMPLEX at North Lakes Park
Why Dr. Vela should be considered.
The rich and diverse community life we enjoy in our great city was impossible to achieve
without the active participation and service of citizens. Dr. Vela,better known to his
friends as Roland or Rolando, recognized the value of community service since coming
to Denton over 45 years ago. He further understands the value of community
relationships and community building. These values he exemplified through his work and
service on numerous City of Denton Boards and Commissions. One of his most notable
contributions was as the first elected Latino to serve on the Denton City Council in 1979.
His leadership qualities and deeply-felt commitment to community betterment were
further demonstrated by his service as an officer or member of the following
organizations:
Board of Directors of the Flow Medical Foundation; Anne's Haven Hospice; Denton
County Cooperative Agency; Our Daily Bread(meals for the indigent); Board of
Directors of the Texas Municipal Power Agency(I I years); and the Airport Advisory
Board, where he served as Chair.
In addition, as Professor of Microbiology, Dr. Vela made major contributions to science
that elevated the status of the University of North Texas over the 40 years of service to
that great educational institution. Even in retirement, he remains active as an Professor
Emeritus through his research and publications. And, he has also retained his
membership in the prestigious American Academy of Microbiology.
It is due to Dr. Vela's legendary devotion to the City of Denton and values that are at the
core of the community that the League of United Latin American Citizens submits this
nomination. The naming of the SOCCER FIELDS COMPLEX at North Lakes Park in
honor of Dr. G. Roland Vela would be a fitting tribute to his work and recognition of the
high standards he set during his long tenure of service to the City of Denton and to the
University of North Texas.
PERSONS SUPPORTING THE NOMINATION:
Jorge Urbina, President
Denton Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Maria Dudash
Angel Lopez
Tanya Martinez
Scott Stantlift
Maria T. Jimenez