Former TXST professor turns 100

By Nichaela Shaheen News Editor

On Franklin Drive in San Marcos, Texas, stands a house full of memories from Roberto Galván’s 100-year journey of life. An extensive vinyl collection, shelves full of books and portraits of loved ones take up space on the walls, displaying the generations of love and familial pride that Roberto has lived through.

On Saturday, Roberto celebrated his 100th birthday and Mayor Jane was something more I could do’ and he said ‘John, Samaritan’s Purse needs people with international business experience.’ So the next day I filled out an 11-page resume and went through a rigorous interview process that lasted several months,” John said. “It was a really daunting process to be accepted into the volunteer program.”

Hughson declared Feb. 25 as Dr. Roberto A. Galván Day. A parade made up of community members, the San Marcos Police and Fire Departments, The Lion's Club, members of St. John's Catholic Church and Roberto's neighbors filled the streets in cars and on foot to celebrate his milestone birthday.

During his business career, John was based in Jakarta, Indonesia, among other countries in Asia. He gained experience in negotiating cross-border transactions and international finance, making him a great applicant for Samaritan’s Purse and its relief efforts.

“Somebody with a business background could help with finance and daily office operations, you know operative kind of tasks. They can transfer those skills and jump in to help with the program,” Welch said.

“A lot of the people on our rosters are involved in all areas of expertise. It’s all hands on deck.”

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