85S12441 JCD-D
By: Minjarez H.R. No. 289
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
passing of Annette Durand Castillo of San Antonio on July 8, 2017,
at the age of 47; and
WHEREAS, The beloved daughter of Paul P. Castillo Jr. and the
late Eudelia Castillo, Annette Castillo was born on November 1,
1969, and grew up with the companionship of her six older siblings,
Hermelinda, Lillian, Arlene, Debra, Charles, and Arthur; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from high school, Ms. Castillo
briefly attended business school before beginning a rewarding
career with the Bexar County Clerk's Office that spanned 22 years;
her professionalism and friendly disposition quickly won her the
respect and admiration of her colleagues there, and she rose
through the ranks to become a county court clerk; later in life, she
also worked at United Healthcare; and
WHEREAS, A talented baker, Ms. Castillo was widely known for
her decadent desserts, and she delighted in treating friends and
coworkers to cakes, pies, and cookies; she also found great
fulfillment in caring for her two cherished cats, Sassy and Chloe;
and
WHEREAS, Annette Castillo touched countless lives with her
joyful spirit and her ever-present smile, and all those who were
fortunate enough to know her will forever hold her close in their
hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Annette Castillo and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of
her family: to her father, Paul P. Castillo Jr., and her stepmother,
Maria Elena Castillo; to her sisters, Hermelinda Almanza, Lillian
Cronk, Arlene Ortiz, and Debra DeVilbiss; to her brothers, Charles
and Arthur Castillo; and to her other relatives and many friends;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Annette
Castillo.