By Karen Gleason
The 830 Times
City employees who formerly served in the nation’s military were recognized during the Nov. 9 city council meeting.
Sandra Felix, of the city’s human resources department, read the name of each city employee who is a veteran and gave the branch of service in which he served. Those employees attending the council meeting were called to the front of the council chambers, presented with a small U.S. flag and congratulated by Mayor Bruno “Ralphy” Lozano and Interim City Manager John Sheedy.
“We would like to honor all of our city of Del Rio employees who served and continue to serve in the U.S. military. We thank you for your service, your bravery, your sacrifice and your love for your country. Happy Veterans Day,” Felix said.
After reading the veterans’ names, Felix performed a moving a cappella rendition of the National Anthem.
Three Del Rio City Council members are veterans of the U.S. Air Force. They are Mayor Bruno “Ralphy” Lozano, Mayor Pro-tem Jim DeReus and Councilman Steven Webb.
The following city employees have also served:
Municipal Court – Richard Lomas, Army
Fire Department – David Harrison, Army; Hector Garcia, Army; Ivan Magallon, Army; Daniel Patino, Army; Victor Rocha, Army; Miguel Rubio, Army; Heriberto Venegas, Army; Oscar Villanueva, Army; David Villarreal, Army; Christopher Antu, Marine Corps; Ariel Falcon, Marine Corps; Eloy Tellez, Marine Corps; Duane Bolle, Navy; Jimmie Parrack, Navy; Daniel Young, Navy; Alfonso Zertuche, Navy
Gas Department – Jesus Rocha, Army; Calistro Rodriguez, Army
Neighborhood Services – Raul Rodriguez Jr., Air Force; Alfonso Hernandez, Navy; Randel Keldie, Army
Parks Department – Lazaro Castro, Army
Police Department – Robert Guzman, Marine Corps; Richard Roman, Army National Guard; Jonathan Urbina, Marine Corps; Adrian Garcia, Air Force; Paul Hurley, Air Force; Trevor Snyder, Air Force; Robert Maldonado, Army; Hubert Smith, Army; Michael Palmer, Army; Porfirio Hernandez, Marine Corps; Roberto Hernandez, Marine Corps; Valentin Martinez, Marine Corps; Emmanuel Navarro, Marine Corps; Christopher Lauritzen, Army
Public Works – Alberto Quintanilla, Army National Guard;
Purchasing Department – Juan Pablo Lopez, Marine Corps
Streets Department – Gilberto Macias, Army; Roberto Quiroz, Marine Corps; Ernest Campos, Air Force
Utility Billing Department – Armando Oviedo, Army; Miguel Rodriguez, Army National Guard
Transportation Department – David Silvas, Army.
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