[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 142 (Friday, August 24, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1172]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING MR. GILLIE CASTILLO

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                      HON. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 24, 2018

  Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise today 
to honor Mr. Gillie Castillo, whose career included service to our 
country as well as to the City of Albuquerque. Mr. Castillo is a 
beloved member of our community filled with unconditional love who 
makes friends everywhere he goes.
  Born in Valencia, New Mexico in 1934, Mr. Castillo joined the Navy in 
1952 and served during the Korean War as well as in the years that 
followed. Part of his service took place on the USS Randolph, an Essex-
Class aircraft carrier. Mr. Castillo completed his service in 1955, but 
to this day he remains deeply proud to be a veteran and appreciative of 
his opportunity to serve our country.
  After returning home from the Navy, Mr. Castillo married Cathy 
Apodaca, who he met at a dance in 1954. The couple has been married for 
63 years and has six children, 11 grandchildren, and 17 great-
grandchildren. Mr. Castillo attends St. Anne Catholic Church in 
Albuquerque.
  For years, Mr. Castillo worked for the City of Albuquerque Parks and 
Recreation Department. He began at the Los Altos Golf Course and went 
on to serve as a supervisor at the Arroyo Del Oso Golf Course, retiring 
in 1988. He also supervised the building of the Puerto Del Oso Golf 
Course. Mr. Castillo's work led him to develop a love for golf, and he 
often played five to seven times per week.
  Mr. Castillo's passion for staying physically active also extended 
beyond golf. He was the coach of many of his son's baseball teams and 
attended all of his grandchildren's softball games. He also played and 
umpired in many senior softball leagues himself.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States and the City Albuquerque, 
I want to thank Mr. Gillie Castillo for his valuable service to our 
country and community, as well as for his friendship.

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