[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 42 (Tuesday, April 12, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E607]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      A TRIBUTE TO CARLOS CASTILLO

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 12, 2005

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of Carlos Castillo who is 
being honored at the Brooklyn Caribe Lions Club dinner dance as ``Lion 
of the Year.''
  Carlos Castillo, an outstanding Lion member, was born in Myaguez, 
Puerto Rico. Upon graduating high school in 1959, he originally came to 
New York for just two weeks. However, those two weeks ended lasting a 
lifetime. He got into the supermarket business and continued that 
venture for 40 years.
  Through his work, he has become a highly recognized and distinguished 
individual in his industry. In 1989, his efforts were recognized with 
the Businessman of the Year Award. Also, in 1991 he received the 
Outstanding Puerto Rican Professionals Award from the Office of the New 
York City Council President, the Honorable Andrew Stein.
  In addition to his accomplishments as a businessman, he is also a 
noted humanitarian. Carlos joined the Brooklyn Caribe Lions Club in 
1984 and has always had an eye on helping those in need. Throughout his 
tenure with the Lions, he has received the Lion of the Year Award, the 
100% President Award, the Melvin Jones Award, and the prestigious 
Uplinger Award.
  He is also a devoted father and an all around exceptional family man. 
He has been married to his wife Astrid, for 40 years, and together they 
have raised three successful children: Charles Jr., Sandra, and Nelson. 
He is the proud grandfather of Michael, Taylor, Ivan, and Carlos Luis.
  Mr. Speaker, Carlos Castillo has been a leader in his community and 
has been a wonderful example of how dedication and perseverance can 
lead to success. As such, he is more than worthy of receiving our 
recognition today and the award of Lion of the Year Award. Thus, I urge 
my colleagues to join me in honoring this truly remarkable person.

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