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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 78
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Salvador J. Castillo for his many contributions to the |
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Cameron County Veterans Services Office; and |
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WHEREAS, Salvador Castillo is an exemplary citizen who is |
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widely respected and admired in his community for his service on |
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behalf of his country and on behalf of his fellow veterans; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of Brownsville, Mr. Castillo served in |
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the United States Air Force as a member of the 43rd Security |
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Forces Squadron in Pope Airfield, Fort Bragg, North Carolina; |
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after four years of service, he joined the Army National Guard as |
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an Intel Analyst before returning to civilian life; he then |
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worked as a Child Protective Services Investigator, and in 2010, |
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he was hired as the assistant veterans service officer for |
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Cameron County; he was appointed the director a year later; and |
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WHEREAS, As director, Mr. Castillo significantly expanded |
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the resources and care available for veterans in the community; |
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while obtaining a master's degree in Public Administration, he |
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developed such intergovernmental projects as a veterans' court |
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and Cadets for Vets, and he worked on projects with the City of |
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Brownsville, the Texas Veterans Commission, and the Department |
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of Veterans Affairs; Mr. Castillo has been instrumental in the |
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passage of several pieces of legislation that expanded services |
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and support for Texas veterans, including Senate Bill 456; and |
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WHEREAS, His numerous accolades include a Certificate of |
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Honor from the Veterans County Service Officers Association of |
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Texas and the Officer Appreciation Award from the Texas Veterans |
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Commission; it is truly fitting that he receive special |
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recognition for his outstanding leadership and his many |
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accomplishments in the field of veterans services; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th |
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Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend Salvador J. |
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Castillo on his exceptional achievements and his dedication to |
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serving veterans in the Lone Star State; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Lucio |
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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 October 14, 2021. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |