H.R. No. 1092
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Reverend Mark J. Woodruff was honored by the
Heritage of Odessa Foundation with a 2009 Community Statesman Award
in recognition of his outstanding civic contributions; and
WHEREAS, Every year for the past quarter-century, the
Heritage of Odessa Foundation has paid tribute to individuals who
have excelled in their various fields and in their public service
endeavors; nominated by their fellow citizens and chosen by a
special committee, the 13 recipients have volunteered their time
and resources to support Odessa and its residents; in 2009, Father
Woodruff was selected for this accolade in the category of
religion; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed clergyman earned a master of divinity
degree in 1972 from St. Patrick's Seminary and University in Menlo
Park, California, and he was ordained as a priest that year at the
Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption in San Francisco; Father
Woodruff is a member of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre
of Jerusalem, and he has ministered faithfully to the congregants
of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Parish in Odessa since 1996; he
is also a pastor at Our Lady of San Juan Mission; and
WHEREAS, Father Woodruff has demonstrated an unwavering
commitment to his vocation and to the city of Odessa, and his
compassion and generosity are an inspiration to all who know him;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Reverend Mark J. Woodruff on
his receipt of a 2009 Community Statesman Award 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 Father Woodruff as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Lewis
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1092 was adopted by the House on April
9, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House