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Austin honors longtime Montopolis Little League leader Israel Lopez
Summary
Councilmember Jose Velasquez presented a proclamation recognizing Israel Lopez for more than 25 years leading Montopolis Little League; Lopez responded with remarks about grassroots volunteerism and youth mentorship.
Councilmember Jose Velasquez read a proclamation on Feb. 26 recognizing Israel Lopez’s more than 25 years of service as president of the Montopolis Little League, citing tens of thousands of volunteer hours and thousands of youth participants during his tenure.
Velasquez described Lopez as a mentor who has provided access, safety and coaching to generations of East Austin youth. "Let's give him a round of applause for that alone," Velasquez said as he presented the proclamation.
Lopez accepted the recognition and said he rarely seeks public attention for the work, describing it as "feet on the ground" service and crediting volunteers and family who help maintain fields and run programs. He emphasized the grassroots nature of the league and the hands-on work of coaching and supporting children.
The proclamation labels Feb. 26, 2026 as Israel Lopez Day in Austin; the transcript does not record a formal council vote on the proclamation.
