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Elder Statesman

Raul H. Castro resumed his law practice in 1980 and for twenty-three years he practiced primarily in the areas of immigration and international law. He retired in 2003, but he continues to be an esteemed political figure in Arizona. In 2005, he was honored by Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano on the occasion of his 89th birthday. Governor Napolitano proclaimed February 16, 2006, as “Raul H. Castro Day” in Arizona. He has accumulated numerous honors and has a park named after him in Douglas, Arizona.

Raul Castro Speaking during Hispanic Week; Ft. Huachuca, Arizona 1993 Dec 31, 1969

Raul Castro at Fyfe Symington Inaugural Dec 31, 1969

Governor Janet Napolitano's Proclamation in Celebration of Raul Castro's 89th Birthday 2005 Jun 12, 2005

Closeup of Raul H. Castro Park Plaque Dec 31, 1969

Raul H. Castro Park Plaque; Douglas, Arizona Dec 31, 1969