H.R. No. 1117
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and productive life drew to a close with the
passing of Vidal Castillo of San Antonio on April 13, 2019, at the
age of 87; and
WHEREAS, The son of Vidal Castillo and Rosa Cervera Castillo,
Vidal Castillo was born in San Antonio on March 28, 1932; he grew up
on the Westside with five siblings, Isabel, Esequiel, Richard,
Victor, and Elia; while attending Lanier High School, he enlisted
in the United States Air Force; he married his high school
sweetheart, Gloria Salas, in April 1951, before heading off to boot
camp; his reserve unit was called up in 1967, and he proudly served
with the 34th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron during the Vietnam
War; and
WHEREAS, The Castillos raised three treasured children,
Orlando, Gabriel, and Rene, and mourned the loss of an infant
daughter, Gloria Ann; through the years, Mr. Castillo shared many
precious moments with a large circle of loved ones that grew to
include 6 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, many nieces and
nephews, and close friends whom he regarded as family members; and
WHEREAS, For 35 years, Mr. Castillo was employed by the
United States Postal Service, and he was a card-carrying member of
the National Association of Letter Carriers; following his
retirement, he and his wife explored the country in their RV and
traveled internationally to visit friends and relatives in Europe
and Japan; and
WHEREAS, Although Vidal Castillo is greatly missed, he has
left his loved ones with a wealth of memories that they will forever
cherish; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Vidal Castillo and
extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; 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 Vidal
Castillo.
Lopez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1117 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 14, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House