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H.R. No. 173
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The congregants of Sacred Heart Church in Waco are
deeply appreciative of their pastor, the Reverend Lawrence Soler,
and on September 10, 2005, they are celebrating his 50th
anniversary in the priesthood with a Mass of Thanksgiving and a
reception; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of these past five decades, the
Reverend Soler has strengthened the faith and uplifted the hearts
and spirits of many people who have sought his wisdom and counsel;
he has also presided over a host of joyous milestones in the lives
of his parishioners, conducting thousands of marriages, baptisms,
confirmations, and first communions; and
WHEREAS, At Sacred Heart, where he has served for 27 years,
the Reverend Soler has overseen a dramatic expansion of church
facilities in order to serve the flourishing Catholic community in
South Waco; in recent years, he has guided the construction of a
$1.2 million sanctuary and a $2 million CCE and parish activity
center; and
WHEREAS, The Reverend Soler has been a blessing in the lives
of countless people during a half-century of dedicated service to
his church and community, and he remains a source of support and
inspiration to all who know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby warmly congratulate the
Reverend Lawrence Soler on his 50th anniversary in the priesthood
and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Reverend Soler as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Dunnam
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 173 was adopted by the House on August
9, 2005, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House