SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 744
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize Cynthia S. Castro, principal of Oliveira Middle
	School, for her 16 years of outstanding service as an educator in
	the Brownsville Independent School District; and
	WHEREAS, After having served in the United States Air
	Force, Cynthia Castro joined the Brownsville Independent School
	District in 2001 as dean of instruction at Stell Middle School;
	she went on to serve as dean of instruction at Veterans Memorial
	Early College High School before becoming principal of Oliveira
	Middle School in 2012; and
	WHEREAS, During her tenure as principal, Oliveira Middle
	School has twice been named Favorite Middle School by the
	Brownsville Herald, and a number of Oliveira Middle School
	teachers have received awards; she supervises a staff of 140 and
	provides activities to facilitate the professional growth of
	staff members; and
	WHEREAS, Talented and resourceful, she plays an important
	role in helping the students of Oliveira Middle School to achieve
	their highest potential and discover the paths to success; and
	WHEREAS, A first-rate administrator, she is respected and
	admired by the faculty and students alike, and her leadership as
	principal of Oliveira Middle School is an asset to the entire
	community; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, hereby commend Cynthia S. Castro on her exceptional
	service as an educator and principal with the Brownsville
	Independent School District and extend to her best wishes for
	continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
	Lucio
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on May 8, 2017.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate