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By:  Dunnam                                                       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, 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, 

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, 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 Reverend Soler as an expression of high regard by the 

Texas House of Representatives.