82R20320 MGR-D
By: Anderson of McLennan H.R. No. 1383
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Father Joseph F. Geleney, Jr., of the Church of St.
Mary of the Assumption in Waco is commemorating the 10th
anniversary of his ordination as a Roman Catholic priest on June 16,
2011; and
WHEREAS, A native of Rhode Island and a graduate of Bryant
University, Joe Geleney served his country in the United States
Army for 14 years before entering the priesthood; his service
included assignment to Kuwait as a signal officer during Operations
Desert Shield and Desert Storm, and he later served for two years in
the Texas Army National Guard; and
WHEREAS, In 1997, he entered the seminary at Sacred Heart
School of Theology in Wisconsin, where he earned his master of
divinity degree; ordained by Bishop Gregory M. Aymond in 2001,
Father Geleney began his first assignment as a priest in July of
that year as associate pastor at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in
Austin; four years later, he became assistant pastor at St. Albert
the Great Catholic Church, also in Austin, and in 2007, he assumed
the responsibilities of pastor at two churches, St. Ann in
Somerville and Blessed Virgin Mary in Washington; and
WHEREAS, Father Geleney has served as pastor of the Church of
St. Mary of the Assumption in Waco since July 2010; his professional
areas of interest include scripture, liturgy, and youth ministry;
and
WHEREAS, Over the course of a decade of dedicated service,
this esteemed clergyman has exemplified the highest standards of
his vocation, and his insight, knowledge, and compassion have
benefited countless people; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby honor Father Joseph F. Geleney, Jr., on the 10th
anniversary of his ordination 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 Geleney as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.