[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 30 (Monday, March 14, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E441]
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HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF SAN ANTONIO CITY COUNCILMAN JULIAN CASTRO

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 14, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize San Antonio City 
Councilman Julian Castro for his distinguished career in public 
service, and his deep commitment to the people of San Antonio.
  Julian Castro and his twin brother Joaquin were born on September 16, 
1974, and grew up on San Antonio's west side. For all but one year of 
his education, Julian attended San Antonio public schools. Upon his 
graduation from high school, he moved to the San Francisco Bay Area, 
where he attended Stanford University. He graduated with a double major 
in Political Science and Communication in 1996, graduating with honors 
and distinction.
  After college, Julian returned home to San Antonio, and took a 
position as a permanent substitute teacher at his alma mater, Jefferson 
High School. He also began his career in public service by working with 
the City's Special Projects Office on housing and economic development 
issues.
  Julian ran for City Council in 2000, and won a seat representing 
District 7. He ran on a platform of economic development and 
revitalization for the city, and committed himself to these projects 
once in office. He worked to improve the community by cleaning up 
blighted neighborhoods, and was a leading voice for government ethics 
reform and public safety.
  Julian Castro was 26 at the time of his election to the City Council, 
making him the youngest elected city councilman in San Antonio history. 
He is just beginning on a promising career, and I know that he will be 
a major force for good in Texas politics for many years to come.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to have the chance to thank him here for the 
work he has done thus far, and to wish him well as he continues to 
serve the people of San Antonio.

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