H.R. No. 2389
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Beginning another notable chapter in his public
service career, the Honorable Julian Castro was elected mayor of
San Antonio on May 9, 2009; and
WHEREAS, A native of the Alamo City, Mr. Castro graduated
with honors and distinction from Stanford University and went on to
earn his J.D. from Harvard Law School before establishing a civil
litigation practice in San Antonio; in addition to pursuing his
chosen vocation, he has shared his knowledge and expertise with
students at The University of Texas at San Antonio, Trinity
University, and St. Mary's University; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Castro was elected to represent District 7 on
the San Antonio City Council in 2001; during his tenure in office,
he championed a vision of economic growth and accountable
government, ably guiding the city with an eye to the future; he has
further distinguished himself as a member of the board of San
Antonio Urban Ministries, the Family Service Association of San
Antonio, and the Clear Channel San Antonio Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, This accomplished civic leader is supported in all
his endeavors by his wife, Erica Lira Castro, and the couple take
immense pride in the newest addition to their family, their
daughter Carina Victoria, who was born in March; and
WHEREAS, For the past eight years, Julian Castro has worked
to improve the quality of life for his fellow citizens, who will
continue to benefit from his vision and leadership in his new role
as mayor; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Mayor-Elect Julian Castro for his
exemplary public service and extend to him sincere best wishes for
continued success with his important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mayor-Elect Castro as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
McClendon
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2389 was adopted by the House on May
27, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House