H.R. No. 1853
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
a close when Alfred Richard Castello of Austin passed away on April
19, 2011, at the age of 80; and
WHEREAS, Born in Houston on March 13, 1931, to Alfred and
Alice Castello, Al Castello graduated from St. Thomas High School
in Houston; he attended the Maryknoll Seminary in Chicago for
several years, until he came to the realization that the priesthood
was not his calling; he then moved to Austin and enrolled at The
University of Texas, where he earned a bachelor's degree in math and
physics; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Castello met his wife, the former Dolores Vacek,
while attending UT, and they were joined in matrimony on August 29,
1954; the couple shared 56 years together and were blessed with 6
children, as well as 14 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren;
and
WHEREAS, After finishing college, Mr. Castello, or "Chief" as
he was affectionately known, joined the newly formed computer
division of the Texas Department of Transportation; during his
distinguished 38 years with that agency, he advanced through its
ranks and served in a number of different roles; in 1990, he
received the Raymond E. Stotzer, Jr., Award, which recognizes
outstanding leadership, dedication, and service by a department
employee who is not a professional engineer; Mr. Castello retired
in 1991 as deputy director of support operations; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his life, this caring gentleman
continued to be guided by his deep and abiding faith, and those who
were privileged to share in his love and friendship will forever
hold him close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Alfred Richard
Castello and extend sincere condolences to the members of his
family: to his wife, Dolores Castello; to his children and their
spouses, Mary Castello, Rick and Sheryl Castello, Jim and Diana
Castello, Barbara and Dan Williamson, Chris and Nan Castello, and
Catherine and Doug Bush; to his 14 grandchildren and 4
great-grandchildren; and to his other relatives and friends; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Alfred
Castello.
Naishtat
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1853 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 26, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House