79R6494 JNC-D

By:  Alonzo                                                       H.R. No. 537



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Residents of Dallas lost a beloved neighbor, friend, 
and educator with the untimely passing of Vincent Paul Langbein on 
February 7, 2005, at the age of 58; and
	WHEREAS, Born on April 6, 1946, Mr. Langbein was a noted 
educator who inspired countless young people during a distinguished 
teaching career that spanned more than three decades; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Langbein began his tenure with Bishop Dunne 
Catholic School in 1972, and over the years this dedicated theology 
teacher moderated the speech and bowling clubs, coached tennis, 
chaired the theology department, coordinated spiritual retreats, 
established the ecology club, and helped to raise money for South 
American rain forests; he encouraged his students to commit 
themselves to a life of faith and service, and his noble words and 
actions had a profound effect on many lives; and
	WHEREAS, His outstanding service earned Mr. Langbein a place 
in the Bishop Dunne Hall of Fame, as well as recognition by the 
Meadows Foundation and honorary membership in the Bishop Dunne 
Chapter of the National Honor Society; and
	WHEREAS, Imbued with tremendous warmth and kindness, Vincent 
Paul Langbein was a devoted educator, mentor, and friend to those 
who were privileged to share his life, and while he will be greatly 
missed, his memory will live on in the hearts and minds of the many 
people whose lives he touched; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor the life of Vincent Paul Langbein and 
extend deepest sympathy to all those who mourn the loss of this 
beloved gentleman; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas House 
of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Vincent 
Paul Langbein.