Physical Plant Director Oscar Castillo praised both selections. "Mr. Mendez is a responsive, conscientious, and very dedicated plumber," Castillo said. "In spite of his long work days throughout the week, he keeps a positive attitude and provides quality workmanship. He is truly a professional."

Garcia, Holliday and Sanchez also won the director's acclaim. "Our electricians have consistently provided good quality service and timely support to meet the needs of the university students, faculty and staff," Castillo said. He added that the electricians have had a busy year, providing lighting for the new University Farm pavilion and the intramural field, as well as routing electricity to A&M-Kingsville's new telephone system. Castillo says the electricians effectively performed those and many other tasks while efficiently keeping up with day-to-day calls.

--John R. Kent

KINGSVILLE -- Texas A&M University-Kingsville plumber Noe Mendez has been recognized as the 1996 Outstanding Employee for the university's Physical Plant. Mendez was commended for maintaining a cheerful, positive attitude while working long hours, including holidays and weekends.

KINGSVILLE -- Texas A&M University-Kingsville electricians, from left to right, Roy Sanchez, Tommy Holliday and Rudy Garcia have been named Outstanding Crew for 1996 by the university's Physical Plant. The three are credited with responding promptly and efficiently to a large number of service calls