By Wise H.R. No. 1089 77R16500 MW-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Walter Anthony Lukaszek of Donna is retiring on 1-2 June 30, 2001, from the Texas Department of Protective and 1-3 Regulatory Services (TDPRS) after an exceptional 27-year tenure; 1-4 and 1-5 WHEREAS, Mr. Lukaszek earned a master of science degree in 1-6 social work at The University of Texas at Arlington and worked for 1-7 the Texas Migrant Council and La Esperanza Home for Boys before 1-8 beginning his employment with TDPRS on July 1, 1974; and 1-9 WHEREAS, During his distinguished career, he has helped to 1-10 protect the most vulnerable citizens of Texas and to further the 1-11 agency's important work while serving as a child protective 1-12 services worker and supervisor, as a staff development specialist, 1-13 and as the director for staff development; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Mr. Lukaszek has also given generously of his time 1-15 outside of the office to contribute to the betterment of his 1-16 community; from 1979 to 1983, he coordinated a lay ministry 1-17 training program for the Diocese of Brownsville, and since 1975, he 1-18 has taught children and adults, provided lay ministry training, and 1-19 facilitated marriage preparation sessions at the Catholic Church of 1-20 St. Joseph; and 1-21 WHEREAS, His devotion to his work and to his fellow Texans 1-22 compelled this fine man to continue working beyond his retirement 1-23 eligibility date, and now that he has chosen to embark on this new 1-24 chapter in his life, he may take pride in the knowledge that he has 2-1 made a positive difference in the lives of countless Texans; now, 2-2 therefore, be it 2-3 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-4 Legislature hereby honor Walter Anthony Lukaszek on the occasion of 2-5 his retirement and commend him for his many years of dedicated 2-6 service to the State of Texas; and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-8 prepared for Mr. Lukaszek as an expression of high regard by the 2-9 Texas House of Representatives.