H.R. No. 594
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Manuel M. Carrillo retired from his position as a
custodian with Sul Ross State University (SRSU) on January 31,
2009, bringing to a close more than a quarter-century of service to
the school; and
WHEREAS, A native of Alpine, Mr. Carrillo served three years
in the U.S. Army and later worked with the Southern Pacific
Railroad; he went on to join the staff of Big Bend Memorial
Hospital, and after more than a decade with that facility, he began
his employment with Sul Ross in May 1982; and
WHEREAS, Over the ensuing 26 years, Mr. Carrillo worked at
several university sites, including the swimming pool, Lawrence
Hall, the University Center, Mountainside Residence Hall, the
Industrial Technology Building, and Fletcher Hall; since 2006, he
has served in Lobo Village Residential Complex; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Carrillo earned a reputation for his work ethic
and his cheerful personality; he also remained accident free
throughout his employment with the university, and that record
earned him a safety award from the institution; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Carrillo has been
blessed with the love and support of his wife, Jessie, and their
children, Sylvia, James, Michael, and Manuel Carrillo, Jr.; he
looks forward to spending more time with his grandchildren and
great-grandchildren in retirement; and
WHEREAS, Manuel Carrillo has demonstrated outstanding
dedication throughout his career at Sul Ross, and he may look back
with pride on his record of service; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Manuel M. Carrillo on his
retirement from Sul Ross State University and extend to him sincere
best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Carrillo as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Gallego
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 594 was adopted by the House on March
5, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House