By: Shelley S.R. No. 1002 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 1-3 congratulate Father Clinton Curtis Ressler who was ordained a priest 1-4 on May 22, 1993; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Devoted to his calling, Father Clinton began his 1-6 journey to the priesthood in February, 1989; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Over the next few years, he faithfully served the 1-8 needs of the Catholic Church; in December, 1992, he was made 1-9 a deacon; and 1-10 WHEREAS, After attending the University of Saint Thomas School 1-11 of Theology he furthered his studies at Saint Mary's Seminary; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Realizing the dream of many Catholic priests, 1-13 Father Ressler studied in Rome, Italy, and at Incisa Valdarno, Italy, 1-14 where he gained further knowledge about the spirituality of the work 1-15 of Mary; and 1-16 WHEREAS, A man of spiritual depth and devotion, Father Ressler 1-17 faithfully ministered to those who came to him for comfort and 1-18 guidance; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Inspirational and caring, this new priest has 1-20 unselfishly dedicated his time and energy to members of his church; 1-21 now, therefore, be it 1-22 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-23 73rd Legislature, hereby congratulate and commend Father 2-1 Clinton Curtis Ressler on his ordination and wish him great success 2-2 in the future; and, be it further 2-3 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-4 him as a remembrance of this significant day in his life and as an 2-5 expression of best wishes from the Texas Senate. 2-6 _____________________________________ 2-7 President of the Senate 2-8 I hereby certify that the 2-9 above Resolution was adopted by 2-10 the Senate on May 20, 1993. 2-11 _____________________________________ 2-12 Secretary of the Senate 2-13 _____________________________________ 2-14 Member, Texas Senate