H.R. No. 2165
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Monica "Desiree" Castro has provided indispensable
support to the office of Representative Solomon Ortiz, Jr.; and
WHEREAS, Desiree Castro joined Representative Ortiz's staff
as an intern in the district office in 2007, and her dedication
earned her the position of constituent liaison, in which she ably
handled issues relating to insurance, CPS, and the Nueces County
Jail; she was also charged with researching topics for future
legislation and attending events to address past legislation and
community affairs; and
WHEREAS, Moving to Austin for her current position as
legislative aide in 2009, Ms. Castro has managed her many daily
responsibilities in an exceptional manner, demonstrating
impeccable judgment and resourcefulness in all of her efforts; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of proud parents Frank and Olga Castro,
Ms. Castro is a native of Corpus Christi; she earned her bachelor's
degree in psychology from Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi,
where she is now pursuing a master's degree in public
administration; and
WHEREAS, Desiree Castro has performed her duties in the
office of Representative Ortiz with skill and dedication, and her
fine work has been of great benefit to the constituents of House
District 33 and people throughout the state; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Monica "Desiree" Castro for her
outstanding service in the office of Representative Solomon Ortiz,
Jr., and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success in
all of her endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Castro as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Ortiz, Jr.
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2165 was adopted by the House on May
21, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House