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An update on Executive Vice President, Ray Adauto
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ExecutiveMessage
An update on Executive Vice President, Ray Adauto
Ray Adauto
Executive Vice President El Paso Association of Builders
With a grateful and humble heart, I want to extend my deepest thanks to the El Paso Association of Builders for the incredible support you have shown my family over the past several weeks. As many of you know, my father, Ray, underwent a scheduled valve replacement on April 6. While the procedure itself was successful, complications followed, including a leak in his mitral valve and serious breathing issues that required his return to the ICU. During that time, he faced multiple cardiac episodes, was intubated, and required the placement of an Impella device to assist his heart while it recovered. It has been an incredibly difficult journey, but one made more bearable because of the overwhelming outpouring of support from this community. The prayers, visits, messages, and constant encouragement have meant more than words can fully express. On behalf of my mother, my sister, and our entire family, thank you for standing beside us and lifting my father up during his most critical moments. We are hopeful as he continues to make progress. He is now extubated and breathing on his own which is an incredible milestone. While he is not yet speaking, we are confident that with therapy, his voice will return soon. His strength and determination have inspired everyone around him. Please continue to keep him and our family in your prayers. Your kindness continues to instill in us just how special this community truly is. With sincere gratitude, Angelique Roman Associates Vice President