TITLE: Honoring Father Joseph F. Geleney, Jr., of the Church of St. Mary of the Assumption in Waco on the 10th anniversary of his ordination.

SUMMARY: Honoring Father Joseph F. Geleney, Jr., of the Church of St. Mary of the Assumption in Waco on the 10th anniversary of his ordination.

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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. Anderson of McLennan Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1383 was adopted by the House on April 28, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House