[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 45 (Thursday, April 21, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: April 21, 1994]
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 IN HONOR OF JOHN CASTILLO, JR., EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SAN LEANDRO 
                         BOYS' AND GIRLS' CLUB

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                        HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 21, 1994

  Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor John Castillo, Jr., the 
executive director of the San Leandro Boys' and Girls' Club, for his 
many dedicated years of service to the youth of San Leandro.
  John Castillo has been affiliated with the club since 1946, when he 
began as a junior staff member and joined the boxing team. Over the 
next 10 years, under the guidance of Mike Luciano, he became the 
northern California boxing champion of Boys' Clubs and was once 
selected as Boy of the Year. Boxing brought John to California State--
Chico on a scholarship and then into the Army for 2 years, where he 
served with the 6th Army in Washington and 7th Army in Korea as a 
boxing coach. After leaving the service, John Castillo became a trusted 
and successful local insurance agent; his best years with the Boys' 
Club were yet to come.
  In 1970, John became an active member of the board of directors of 
the San Leandro Boys' Club. Since 1978, he has been executive director 
of the club. Over the years he has been recognized for his leadership 
on several occasions: I in 1974 he was selected to receive the Man and 
Boy Award from the club; in 1984 he received the Professional of the 
Year Award, and in 1990 was named Citizen of the Year by the San 
Leandro Lions Club.
  At the end of February, John Castillo retired as executive director. 
His family, friends, and colleagues will host a special dinner for him 
on Saturday, April 30, 1994, to recognize his commitment and service to 
the club.
  I salute John Castillo, Jr., for his hard work, patience, and 
dedication to the San Leandro Boys' and Girls' Club. His work in our 
community is probably far from over. Mr. Speaker, I hope you and my 
colleagues will join me in congratulating this leader who has changed 
the lives of many young citizens.

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