Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the new chancellor of the Lone Star College System, Mario K. Castillo, the first Latino to ever hold this position. Mario's journey began as a first-generation college and law school graduate. After nearly a decade as an attorney, he joined the Lone Star College System and quickly rose through the ranks from general counsel to vice chancellor to interim president. The fancy titles never kept him from his mission, which was connecting with students and always making sure they had a seat at the table. Leading the college system is no small feat, but Mario has the endurance. He is not just a champion for education. He is also an accomplished ironman, conquering miles of open water and road. If anyone is built for this challenge, it is him. As a chancellor, I know he will keep mentoring students, improving processes, and pushing the next generation to dream big. I congratulate Chancellor Mario Castillo. ____________________”