SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 744
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Cynthia S. Castro, principal of Oliveira Middle
School, for her 16 years of outstanding service as an educator in
the Brownsville Independent School District; and
WHEREAS, After having served in the United States Air
Force, Cynthia Castro joined the Brownsville Independent School
District in 2001 as dean of instruction at Stell Middle School;
she went on to serve as dean of instruction at Veterans Memorial
Early College High School before becoming principal of Oliveira
Middle School in 2012; and
WHEREAS, During her tenure as principal, Oliveira Middle
School has twice been named Favorite Middle School by the
Brownsville Herald, and a number of Oliveira Middle School
teachers have received awards; she supervises a staff of 140 and
provides activities to facilitate the professional growth of
staff members; and
WHEREAS, Talented and resourceful, she plays an important
role in helping the students of Oliveira Middle School to achieve
their highest potential and discover the paths to success; and
WHEREAS, A first-rate administrator, she is respected and
admired by the faculty and students alike, and her leadership as
principal of Oliveira Middle School is an asset to the entire
community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend Cynthia S. Castro on her exceptional
service as an educator and principal with the Brownsville
Independent School District and extend to her best wishes for
continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 8, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate