By Karen Gleason
The 830 Times
City Manager Manuel Chavez honored the military veterans among the city’s employees during the regular city council meeting on Monday, Nov. 9.
Chavez gave the city’s military veterans a special shout-out during the “City Manager’s Informational Update” portion of the council meeting. Chavez typically gives updates on city projects and initiatives and announces upcoming events.
Chavez also uses the “Update” to recognize city employees who have reached the 20-year mark in their service with the city, and on Tuesday, he used the section to honor the city’s veterans.
Chavez first announced that anyone interested in participating in the city’s annual Christmas parade, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 4, is invited to use a registration link that will become available on the city’s website this week.
Chavez announced the utility billing payments through the city’s website, automated phone system and text to pay services are currently unavailable while the city transitions to a new billing system and asked citizens “to stay tuned” to the city’s social media for more information.
Chavez also thanked all city employees called to action during recent rains. He added areas of concern in the city, such as streets subject to flooding and low-water crossings, can be viewed on the city’s social media page.
Chavez then said, “It is a great honor and privilege the following city of Del Rio employees for their service and sacrifice in serving our nation. Today, we proudly honor them in our city council meeting in observance of Veterans Day.”
Chavez then read a list of the city employees who served, including the employee’s name, department or division in which he or she is employed and the branch of service in which he or she served. The list was as follows:
- Luis Bagneschi, Del Rio Fire Department, U.S. Marine Corps
- Haley Boren, Del Rio Police Department, U.S. Army
- Angel Briones-Venegas, Media Department, U.S. Army
- Jose Castillo, Del Rio International Bridge, U.S. Marine Corps
- Jerry Castellano, Del Rio Police Department, U.S. Army
- Lazaro Castro, Parks and Recreation Department, U.S. Army
- Joe Cordova, Del Rio Police Department, U.S. Army
- Madison Fierro, Del Rio Police Department, National Guard
- Hector Garcia, Del Rio Fire Department, U.S. Army
- Adrian Garcia, Del Rio Police Department, U.S. Air Force
- Christopher Gonzalez, Wastewater Collection, U.S. Army
- Robert Guzman, Del Rio Police Department, U.S. Marine Corps
- David Harrison, Del Rio Fire Department, U.S. Army
- Roberto Hernandez, Del Rio Police Department, U.S. Marine Corps
- Edward Howell, Del Rio Police Department, U.S. Army
- Paul Hurley, Del Rio Police Department, U.S. Air Force
- Robert Klapetsky, MIS, U.S. Navy
- Juan Pablo Lopez, Purchasing Department, U.S. Marine Corps
- Gilbert Macias, Streets and Drainage Department, U.S. Army
- Valentin Martinez, Del Rio Police Department, U.S. Marine Corps
- Neil Mortimer, Del Rio Fire Department, U.S. Air Force
- Michael Navarro, Municipal Court, no branch given
- Emmanuel Navarro, Del Rio Police Department, U.S. Marine Corps
- Ryan Nowlin, Del Rio Fire Department, U.S. Marine Corps
- Jimmie Parrack, Del Rio Fire Department, U.S. Navy
- Daniel Patino, Del Rio Fire Department, U.S. Army
- Rudy Porras, Gas Department, U.S. Army Reserves
- Victor Rocha, Del Rio Fire Department, U.S. Army
- Jesus Rocha, Gas Department, U.S. Army
- Calistro Rodoriguez, Gas Department, U.S. Army
- Miguel Rodriguez, Utility Billing, U.S. Army National Guard
- Miguel Rubio, Del Rio Fire Department, U.S. Army
- Gabriel Sanchez, Del Rio Police Department, U.S. Marine Corps
- David Sanchez, Animal Services, U.S. Army
- Hubert Smith, Del Rio Police Department, U.S. Army
- Trevor Snyder, Del Rio Police Department, U.S. Air Force
- Jeremy Vera, Del Rio Police Department, U.S. Marine Corps
- Daniel Young, Del Rio Fire Department, U.S. Navy
After reading the names, Chavez led the council and audience in a round of applause for the city’s veterans.
The writer can be reached at delriomagnoliafan@gmail.com
