H.R. No. 2780
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, David Smolik is retiring as principal of Sacred
Heart Catholic School in Hallettsville after 45 years of exemplary
service in education; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Smolik began his career as a junior high
teacher, working in the Weslaco and North Forest Independent School
Districts; he then went on to take positions as assistant principal
of Northwood Middle School and Smiley High School and as principal
of Kirby Middle School; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Smolik moved back to his hometown in 1981 to
teach world history at Hallettsville High School before becoming
principal of his alma mater, Sacred Heart Catholic School, in 1984;
during his three decades as the school's principal, he has helped
expand its academic programs while bringing about numerous
additions and improvements to the campus; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his tenure, he has consistently
demonstrated a keen interest in the endeavors of his students,
speaking with them as they come to school, visiting the classrooms,
cheering them on at extracurricular events, and keeping in touch
even after their high school graduation; he is known for proudly
displaying his Sacred Heart pride through his trademark blue vest
and for presenting royal blue Sacred Heart pencils to lucky
recipients; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Smolik has also given generously of his time and
talents to such worthy organizations as the Hallettsville Lions
Club, the Fine Arts Executive Committee of the Texas Association of
Private and Parochial Schools, and the Knights of Columbus, which
he has served as youth director; in addition, he acts as
extraordinary minister in his parish; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of his commitment to his students and
to the larger community, Mr. Smolik has received the Lions Club
Melvin Jones Foundation Award as well as the National Outstanding
Educator Award for Catholic Secondary Education from the National
Catholic Education Association; and
WHEREAS, Through his dedication, his talent as an educator
and administrator, and his personal concern for others, David
Smolik has made a positive and lasting difference in the lives of
his students and their families, and he may take well-deserved
pride in his outstanding record of achievement; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate David Smolik on his retirement as
principal of Sacred Heart Catholic School 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 Mr. Smolik as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Schubert
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2780 was adopted by the House on May
21, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House