H.R. No. 1746
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Monsignor Leo Wleczyk of St. Michael the Archangel
Catholic Church in Lake Jackson is marking the 50th anniversary of
his ordination on May 27, 2015; and
WHEREAS, A native of the Brazosport area, Leo Wleczyk
attended St. Mary's Seminary and began his parish service at
St. Mary Catholic Church in Port Arthur; he subsequently served at
St. Patrick Catholic Church in Galveston, St. Joseph Catholic
Church in Baytown, Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Palestine, and
Notre Dame Catholic Church in Houston before becoming monsignor and
pastor of St. Michael's in 1984; and
WHEREAS, This dedicated clergyman has implemented many
programs for spiritual enrichment at St. Michael's, among them
RENEW, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, the youth
ministry, and ENVISION; in addition, he has guided the expansion of
facilities to meet the changing needs of the parish; a new education
wing and nursery were constructed in 1985, and subsequent
improvements, including the Family Life Center, provided space for
the Boy Scouts, Knights of Columbus, and St. Vincent de Paul; in
2000, the two-story Spiritual Learning Center was completed; and
WHEREAS, For over 20 years, Monsignor Wleczyk was dean of the
Southern Deanery, and in 2008, he was appointed episcopal vicar for
the Southern Vicariate by Daniel Cardinal DiNardo to serve as his
representative for approximately 30 parishes; he also benefits the
wider community as an active member of the Brazosport Ministerial
Alliance, and he is an ardent supporter of religious vocations and
the pro-life ministry; and
WHEREAS, Monsignor Wleczyk has wholeheartedly committed his
talents and energies to serving the parish of St. Michael the
Archangel Catholic Church, and his leadership over the past 50
years has provided inspiration and guidance to many in his
community of faith; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Monsignor Leo Wleczyk on the joyous
occasion of the 50th anniversary of his ordination and extend to him
sincere best wishes for continued success with his important work;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Monsignor Wleczyk as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Bonnen of Brazoria
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1746 was adopted by the House on May
7, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House