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CONGRESSMAN GONZALEZ STATEMENT ON THE DEPARTURE OF CONGRESSMAN FILEMON VELA

April 1, 2022

Washington – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) issued the following statement on the resignation of Congressman Filemon Vela:

"I join all South Texans in thanking Congressman Filemon Vela for his service and dedication to our region in Congress. Congressman Vela has been a friend, a mentor, and a staunch advocate for our veterans, our students, small businesses, and region as a whole. For the past nine years, Congressman Vela was a fighter. He will be missed, and I wish him luck as he embarks on his next chapter."

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