By: Martinez Fischer H.R. No. 1335
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The House of Representatives of the State of Texas
is pleased to recognize Rosie Castro, who has been selected for
induction on March 21, 2015, into the San Antonio Women's Hall of
Fame for her outstanding work in leadership in higher education;
and
WHEREAS, Since 1984, the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame
annually honors those women who have contributed significantly to
the San Antonio community and the Bexar County region through their
accomplishments in their profession or field of service; and
WHEREAS, A longtime supporter of higher education in Bexar
County, Rosie Castro has worked tirelessly extend the opportunities
provided by higher education to the community; and
WHEREAS, A gifted teacher, professor and higher education
administrator, Rosie Castro juggled these responsibilities along
with her role as a community leader and mother of twin boys; and
WHEREAS, She advanced the cause of higher education in Bexar
County by serving as both the Director of the Center of Academic
Transitions and the Dean for Student Success at Palo Alto College;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the State of
Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend Rosie Castro for her
exceptional achievements and extend congratulations to her on her
induction into the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her as an expression of high regard and esteem by the
Texas House of Representatives.