TITLE: Honoring Monsignor Harry Mazurkiewicz of La Grange on the 60th anniversary of his ordination.

SUMMARY: Honoring Monsignor Harry Mazurkiewicz of La Grange on the 60th anniversary of his ordination.

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WHEREAS, Monsignor Harry Mazurkiewicz is celebrating the 60th anniversary of his ordination into the priesthood of the Roman Catholic Church on May 26, 2011; and WHEREAS, Born on September 18, 1926, in Chappell Hill to Tony and Josephine Mazurkiewicz, Harry Mazurkiewicz obtained his early education from St. Mary's School in Brenham and graduated from St. Edward's High School in Austin before entering the seminary in La Porte; he was ordained in 1951 at St. Mary, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Brenham, was briefly assigned to St. Monica Catholic Church in Cameron, and then returned to St. Mary's to serve as an associate pastor; and WHEREAS, In 1956, "Father Harry" became the associate pastor of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in La Grange, and 10 years later, he assumed the responsibilities of pastor, providing inspiration, comfort, and wisdom to his parishioners for four decades until his retirement in 2006; his duties included serving on the Presbyterian Council and as director of the Clerical Endowment Fund since 1976, and he was appointed domestic prelate in 1982; in addition, he was the acting dean of the Eastern Deanery and a consultor and member of the personnel committee for Bishop Aymond of Austin; and WHEREAS, During his notable tenure at Sacred Heart, Monsignor Mazurkiewicz supervised the construction of a modern church building and rectory, an activity center, a new school, and a prekindergarten building; moreover, he established an endowment for the church school; and WHEREAS, Monsignor Mazurkiewicz has contributed to the greater community as well through his charter membership on the Fayette Heritage Library, Museum, and Archives Board, and he also served on the foundation board of a local hospital and as the chaplain of the La Grange Volunteer Fire Department for more than 44 years; and WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Harry Mazurkiewicz enjoys the support of his family, including his siblings and their spouses, J. T. Mazurkiewicz and his wife, Irene, Ester Kubeczka and her husband, Joe, and Sister Florentine Mazurkiewicz; and WHEREAS, Over the course of the past six decades, Monsignor Harry has dedicated himself to the spiritual education and enrichment of others, and his strong faith and compassion have benefited countless people; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby honor Monsignor Harry Mazurkiewicz on the 60th anniversary of his ordination and commend him for a lifetime of service to the church; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the monsignor as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Kleinschmidt Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1562 was adopted by the House on May 5, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House