82R24069 JBA-D
By: Gallego H.R. No. 2616
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For three decades, Ramon A. Castro of Del Rio has
dedicated himself to assisting those in need through his work with
the Emergency Medical Services Department of the Val Verde Regional
Medical Center; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Castro began his career as an emergency medical
technician in 1982 after he had served as a volunteer firefighter
for the City of Del Rio for the previous five years; through
rigorous training and hard work, he distinguished himself as a
valuable member of the department; one of the highlights of his
tenure took place in 1986, when he received a commendation from the
EMS director for his lifesaving efforts while caring for a trauma
patient; and
WHEREAS, For the past three years, Mr. Castro has worked as a
field training officer for new employees and certified EMTs looking
to advance their knowledge, and he began teaching paramedic courses
at the Val Verde Regional Medical Center EMS Academy in September
2010; and
WHEREAS, This experienced medical technician was appointed
to the position of EMS director in February 2011; in that capacity,
he oversees the daily operations of the department, supervising a
staff of 27 personnel; and
WHEREAS, A dedicated member of the community, Mr. Castro
gives of his time and talents to assist the United Way, the American
Cancer Society Relay for Life, and the Adopt-A-Highway program; in
addition, he happily attends career days at local elementary
schools to extol the virtues of working as an emergency responder
and also volunteers at community health fair events; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, he enjoys the love and
support of his wife of 26 years, Rose Coronado Castro, and his
daughter, Amanda, both of whom are involved with the regional
medical center; Mrs. Castro works as patient liaison for the
admitting department, and the couple's daughter is a volunteer for
the Ladies Auxiliary/Blue Angels; and
WHEREAS, Ramon Castro has devoted his career to saving lives
and ensuring that emergency medical care is available to his fellow
citizens, and his contributions have earned the profound gratitude
of his neighbors and the lasting respect of his colleagues; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Ramon A. Castro on his three
decades of exemplary service to the Emergency Medical Services
Department of the Val Verde Regional Medical Center and extend to
him sincere best wishes for continued success in his important
work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Castro as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.