By:  Shelley                                     S.R. No. 980
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas proudly recognizes
    1-3  Father Joseph A. Gietl for his seven years of loyal service as
    1-4  pastor of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Crosby, Texas; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, Born September 28, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, the
    1-6  son of Joseph A. Gietl, Sr., and Kathleen A. Dalton Gietl,
    1-7  Joseph Gietl graduated from Sacred Heart School of Theology; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, He was ordained in Hales Corners, Wisconsin, by
    1-9  Bishop Joseph DePalma on September 1, 1973, and became an
   1-10  Assistant Pastor at Christ the King Church in Mississippi; and
   1-11        WHEREAS, Deeply patriotic, Father Gietl served his country
   1-12  in the United States Marine Corps and has been an active leader in
   1-13  his community and in various religious organizations throughout
   1-14  his life; and
   1-15        WHEREAS, A member of the Knights of Columbus, fourth degree,
   1-16  he has worked with the Newman Club and the Retrouvaille Family Life
   1-17  Office; he is chaplain to Catholic Daughters of America-Crosby and
   1-18  spiritual director of Knights of Columbus Number 3229; and
   1-19        WHEREAS, A man of many interests and talents, Father Gietl
   1-20  enjoys travel, cooking, sports, and photography and is an avid
   1-21  golfer; and
   1-22        WHEREAS, Father Gietl became pastor of Sacred Heart Church
   1-23  on November 3, 1986, and will continue to serve there until
    2-1  July 1, 1993, when he becomes pastor of Saint Ambrose Church in
    2-2  Houston, Texas; and
    2-3        WHEREAS, Over the last seven years, Father Gietl has
    2-4  ministered faithfully to the needs of innumerable Christians; and
    2-5        WHEREAS, Inspirational and caring, this beloved pastor has
    2-6  dedicated his time and energy unselfishly to the members of his
    2-7  church and to the residents of Crosby; and
    2-8        WHEREAS, A man of spiritual depth and devotion, Father Gietl
    2-9  has performed countless ceremonies and has prayed for and counselled
   2-10  his church members during their hardships and in times of
   2-11  bereavement; and
   2-12        WHEREAS, Many Harris County citizens are grateful for
   2-13  the positive influence Father Gietl has had in their lives; now,
   2-14  therefore, be it
   2-15        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
   2-16  73rd Legislature, hereby join with the members of Sacred Heart
   2-17  Catholic Church in commending Father Gietl for his fervent
   2-18  service to the church, his fellowman, and his community; and,
   2-19  be it further
   2-20        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
   2-21  him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
   2-22                                 _____________________________________
   2-23                                        President of the Senate
   2-24                                      I hereby certify that the
   2-25                                 above Resolution was adopted by
    3-1                                 the Senate on May 20, 1993.
    3-2                                 _____________________________________
    3-3                                        Secretary of the Senate
    3-4                                 _____________________________________
    3-5                                         Member, Texas Senate