[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 119 (Wednesday, September 4, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1508-E1509]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN HONOR OF FRED CASTRO AND HIS 32 YEARS OF DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE

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                        HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 4, 1996

  Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize the exceptional dedication of Mr. Fred Castro, a dedicated 
member of the Park and Recreation Commission. Fred has given over 32 
years of outstanding service to the residents of California's 13th 
Congressional District.
  Fred Castro was born in Modesto and grew up in Oakland. As a young 
man, he joined the Navy and was stationed at Pearl Harbor when it was 
bombed. He served his country in the Pacific for the remainder of World 
War II. When he returned, he married his wife Lorraine on March 3, 
1946. Fred also served during the Korean conflict, returning to the Bay 
Area to work in the shipyards at Mare Island, Hunters Point, and the 
Naval Supply Center in Oakland.
  Fred and Lorraine have lived in Union City since the early 1960's. In 
1964, Fred was appointed to the first Parks and Recreation Commission 
in Union City by Mayor Will Davis. Since then, Fred Castro has 
tirelessly served our community for the past 32 years. The 17 parks and 
2 community centers in Union City were all developed during Fred 
Castro's years of service to the 13th district. Fred worked to put 
together the bond measure in 1968 to build the Kennedy Center, and he 
was the chair of the dedication ceremony for the Holly Center.
  Throughout his career, Fred continued to promote parks and recreation 
through his involvement with the California Association of Parks and 
Recreation Commissioners and Board Members. Not only was he on the 
board for many years, but he was president in 1990. In addition to his 
continued support to our community, Fred also found time to represent 
commissioners and board members on

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the California Parks and Recreation Society, District III board.
  Fred Castro has been a mentor to many professionals within the parks 
and recreation community. The 13th district has been greatly enriched 
by Fred Castro's enthusiasm and dedication.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues to join me in thanking Mr. 
Fred Castro for 32 years of exceptional public service.

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