H.R. No. 896
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Monsignor Larry Droll, the Reverend James Bridges,
and the Reverend James Plagens were conferred papal honors on
February 6, 2009, at the Cathedral Church of the Sacred Heart in San
Angelo; and
WHEREAS, The pastor of St. Ann's Catholic Church in Midland
and the vicar general of the diocese of San Angelo, Monsignor Droll
received the ceremonial title protonotary apostolic supernumerary;
Reverend Plagens, a senior priest at St. Ann's, and Reverend
Bridges, the pastor of St. Stephen Parish in Midland, were named
monsignors, or chaplains to His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI; these
appointments were made by the pope, at the recommendation of The
Most Reverend Michael D. Pfeifer, the bishop of the San Angelo
diocese; and
WHEREAS, In the Roman Catholic tradition, monsignor is a
title of distinction given to certain priests for their service to
the church, and these esteemed clergymen, who have each served in
the priesthood for more than 30 years, were duly recognized by
Bishop Pfeifer for their strong faith and their commitment to the
Diocese of San Angelo; and
WHEREAS, Monsignors Larry Droll, James Bridges, and James
Plagens have exemplified the highest standards of their vocation,
and in so doing, they have garnered the lasting respect and
admiration of their colleagues and parishioners, as well as members
of the greater community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Monsignors Larry Droll, James Bridges, and
James Plagens for their dedicated service and extend to them
sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
for Monsignors Larry Droll, James Bridges, and James Plagens as an
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Craddick
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 896 was adopted by the House on March
26, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House