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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Larry Safarik is marking his 50th anniversary as a |
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faculty member at Taylor Middle School in 2017; and |
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WHEREAS, After serving as a student-teacher in the Taylor |
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Independent School District for a year, Mr. Safarik began his |
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career at Taylor Middle School in 1967; during his outstanding |
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tenure, he has taught a range of subjects, including world history, |
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physical education, and outdoor recreation; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Safarik has further distinguished himself |
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through his efforts in behalf of the Taylor ISD athletics program; |
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he served as the eighth-grade football coach and coordinator for |
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nearly four decades, and along the way, he piloted his teams to 16 |
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undefeated seasons; moreover, as the founder of the district's |
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tennis team, he coached varsity tennis for 11 years, compiling an |
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impressive overall record of 175 wins, 7 losses, and 4 ties and |
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guiding his players to 10 district titles and 4 state crowns; he has |
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also coached basketball and baseball; and |
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WHEREAS, In tribute to his many accomplishments, Mr. Safarik |
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was presented with the Taylor Duck for Life Award in 2016, and that |
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accolade has since been renamed in his honor; he was additionally |
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recognized as a Distinguished Educator by the Taylor High School |
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Class of 1996, inducted into the Texas Tennis Coaches Association |
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Hall of Fame in 1991, and selected as the 1979 Most Outstanding |
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Coach by the Capital Area Tennis Association; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Safarik is supported in all his endeavors by his |
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wife of 51 years, Katy, and he takes immense pride in his two sons, |
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his two daughters-in-law, and his grandchild; and |
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WHEREAS, For the past half century, Larry Safarik has made a |
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positive difference in the lives of countless young Texans, and |
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this notable milestone in his career presents a fitting opportunity |
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to commend him on a lifetime of achievement; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Larry Safarik on the occasion of |
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his 50th anniversary at Taylor Middle School and extend to him |
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sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Safarik as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |