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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 825
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In Memory |
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Gonzalo V. Castillo, Jr. |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the |
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citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Gonzalo V. |
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Castillo, Jr., who died March 29, 2011, at the age of 74; and |
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WHEREAS, Gonzalo V. Castillo, Jr., was an exemplary |
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citizen who was widely admired in his community for his many |
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achievements; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Castillo served the nation with honor and |
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distinction for 33 years as a member of the United States Army |
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Reserve; he was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post |
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8936; and |
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WHEREAS, He enjoyed a productive and fulfilling career |
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with the United States Department of Agriculture as a food |
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inspector, helping to ensure the safety of the nation's food |
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supply; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he gave |
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unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, his warmth, and his exemplary |
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work ethic will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and |
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WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and |
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grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be cherished |
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forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family of Gonzalo V. Castillo, Jr.: his loving wife of 53 years, |
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Esperanza; his children, Patricia, Gonzalo, Chris, and Alma |
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Delia; and his granddaughter, Alexa Rae; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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memory of Gonzalo V. Castillo, Jr. |
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Van de Putte |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on April 26, 2011, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |