1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 260 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Victor C. Castillo 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-7 of El Paso in mourning the tragic loss of Victor C. Castillo, 1-8 who died January 21, 1999, at the age of 43; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Victor "The Hammer" Castillo was a lifelong 1-10 El Paso resident and had worked for 21 years for the El Paso 1-11 Fire Department; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Victor joined the El Paso Fire Department in 1978; 1-13 he was promoted to the position of fire suppression technician in 1-14 1986 and was assigned to drive Pumper 21 at Fire Station Number 21; 1-15 and 1-16 WHEREAS, Victor was dedicated to his work as a firefighter 1-17 and consistently displayed dependability, courage, and tenacity; 1-18 he died of injuries sustained in a training accident; and 1-19 WHEREAS, The Texas Association of Firefighters and the 1-20 International Association of Firefighters presented the Medal 1-21 of Honor to Mr. Castillo posthumously since he died in the line 1-22 of duty; the medal is the highest award given to a firefighter 1-23 by the International Association of Firefighters; and 1-24 WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman who was beloved by his 2-1 colleagues, Victor was respected in the community for his expertise 2-2 as a firefighter and for his many accomplishments; and 2-3 WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he 2-4 gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, warmth, 2-5 valor, and determination will not be forgotten by those who knew 2-6 him; and 2-7 WHEREAS, Victor Castillo was a devoted husband and father, 2-8 and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by 2-9 his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it 2-10 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-11 76th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-12 bereaved family of Victor C. Castillo: his wife, Judith Castillo; 2-13 his parents, Clement and Catherine Castillo; his stepdaughter, 2-14 April McGlothlin; and his eight brothers and sisters; and, be it 2-15 further 2-16 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-17 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 2-18 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so 2-19 in memory of Victor Castillo. 2-20 Shapleigh 2-21 ______________________________________ 2-22 President of the Senate 2-23 I hereby certify that the above 2-24 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-25 on February 22, 1999, by a rising vote. 2-26 ______________________________________ 2-27 Secretary of the Senate 2-28 ______________________________________ 2-29 Member, Texas Senate