SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 80
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Reverend Monsignor John Malinowski on the occasion
of the 50th anniversary of his ordainment into the priesthood;
and
WHEREAS, Monsignor Malinowski has served the people of the
Bryan-College Station community for 40 years; affectionately
known as Father John, he became pastor of Bryan's Saint Anthony
Catholic Church in 1973, after having served at parishes in
Bellville, Austin, and Bellmead; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, he has ministered faithfully
to the temporal and spiritual needs of countless people; he
retired as pastor of Saint Anthony Catholic Church in 1996 and
has since served as full-time chaplain for the Saint Joseph
Health System; and
WHEREAS, He was given the title of monsignor by His
Holiness Pope John Paul II in 1985; inspirational and dedicated
to helping others, this beloved priest has administered the
sacraments to innumerable people and has generously devoted his
time and energy to members of his former congregation, patients
in the hospital, and many others in the community; and
WHEREAS, A man of spiritual depth and humility, he has had
a profound influence on the lives of people of all faiths, and he
is truly deserving of recognition for his dedication and many
achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend the Reverend
Monsignor John Malinowski on his exceptional service as a parish
priest and a hospital chaplain in the Bryan-College Station
community and extend to him best wishes for continued success in
all his endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Schwertner
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 18, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate