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About Leonel Castillo
- Leonel Jabier Castillo (June 9, 1939 – November 4, 2013), nickname “Lone”, was born in Victoria, Texas.
- In 1941, his family moved to Galveston, Texas.
- Castillo was a very quiet kid growing up, but it didn't stop him from becoming involved in the community and becoming the head leader of many political groups.
- He was one of the first Mexican Americans to graduate from high school in 1957 and graduated with a bachelor's degree in English from St.
- Mary’s University in 1961.
- Castillo, wanting to travel the world, headed to New York City where he had no luck.
- After being informed that he had been accepted into the Peace Corps, he was sent to the Philippines.
- Once he had a wife and child it didn't stop him from continuing his education.
- Instead, he went on to complete his master's degree in community organization.
- After completing his master's degree, Castillo and his family moved to Houston.
- Within the first week in Houston, Castillo was very involved with the community and in political groups.
- He was the first Hispanic Houston City Comptroller in 1972 to be elected by the city.
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