81R28207 JNC-D
By: Martinez H.R. No. 1768
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Oswaldo Castaneda has earned the Lifetime Service
Award from the Mercedes Chamber of Commerce for his contributions
to his community; and
WHEREAS, A longtime resident of Mercedes, Mr. Castaneda
graduated from high school in 1964 and received a bachelor's degree
in business education from The University of Texas--Pan American in
1969; since that time, he has accumulated additional college hours
in graduate business courses and education from UTPA and Texas A&M
University--Corpus Christi; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Castaneda served as a city commissioner from
April 1984 until May 1992, with two terms as mayor pro tem; in these
capacities, he was instrumental in bringing the first industrial
park to the city of Mercedes, supporting the free enterprise zone,
and increasing funding for water, sewer, and paving projects; and
WHEREAS, This dedicated volunteer has been a valued presence
in Mercedes Little League Baseball, holding such positions as
president, treasurer, scorekeeper, manager, and assistant manager;
his involvement and fund-raising activities led to major
improvements in facilities and boosted opportunities for children
to enjoy organized sporting activities and participate in the youth
baseball program; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Castaneda has been a prominent member of the
Mercedes Lions Club since 1987, leading the civic group as
president, vice president, and secretary; he has also chaired a
number of committee projects, and his service to the club was
recognized with the Lion of the Year award; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his many other responsibilities, Mr.
Castaneda has been a service officer with the Veterans of Foreign
Wars, president of the Rio Grande Valley All Armed Forces Senior NCO
Club, and a member of the Mercedes ISD Career and Technology
Advisory Committee; and
WHEREAS, Oswaldo Castaneda's civic spirit has greatly
contributed to the vibrancy of his community, and his receipt of the
Lifetime Service Award is yet another indication of the high regard
in which he is held by his fellow citizens; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Oswaldo Castaneda on receiving the
Mercedes Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Service Award and extend to
him sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Castaneda as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.