2021S0615-1 10/13/21
By: Lucio S.R. No. 78
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Salvador J. Castillo for his many contributions to the
Cameron County Veterans Services Office; and
WHEREAS, Salvador Castillo is an exemplary citizen who is
widely respected and admired in his community for his service on
behalf of his country and on behalf of his fellow veterans; and
WHEREAS, A native of Brownsville, Mr. Castillo served in
the United States Air Force as a member of the 43rd Security
Forces Squadron in Pope Airfield, Fort Bragg, North Carolina;
after four years of service, he joined the Army National Guard as
an Intel Analyst before returning to civilian life; he then
worked as a Child Protective Services Investigator, and in 2010,
he was hired as the assistant veterans service officer for
Cameron County; he was appointed the director a year later; and
WHEREAS, As director, Mr. Castillo significantly expanded
the resources and care available for veterans in the community;
while obtaining a master's degree in Public Administration, he
developed such intergovernmental projects as a veterans' court
and Cadets for Vets, and he worked on projects with the City of
Brownsville, the Texas Veterans Commission, and the Department
of Veterans Affairs; Mr. Castillo has been instrumental in the
passage of several pieces of legislation that expanded services
and support for Texas veterans, including Senate Bill 456; and
WHEREAS, His numerous accolades include a Certificate of
Honor from the Veterans County Service Officers Association of
Texas and the Officer Appreciation Award from the Texas Veterans
Commission; it is truly fitting that he receive special
recognition for his outstanding leadership and his many
accomplishments in the field of veterans services; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend Salvador J.
Castillo on his exceptional achievements and his dedication to
serving veterans in the Lone Star State; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.