Bill Text: TX SR78 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 3rd Special Session | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 78 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Recognizing Salvador J. Castillo for his contributions to the Cameron County Veterans Services Office.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-10-14 - Reported enrolled [SR78 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-SR78-Enrolled.html


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

	Lucio



		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on October 14, 2021.



		________________________________
		Secretary of the Senate



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		Member, Texas Senate