TITLE: Honoring Monsignor Larry Droll of St. Ann's Catholic Parish in Midland on the 40th anniversary of his ordination.

SUMMARY: Honoring Monsignor Larry Droll of St. Ann's Catholic Parish in Midland on the 40th anniversary of his ordination.

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WHEREAS, Monsignor Larry Droll of St. Ann's Catholic Parish in Midland is celebrating the 40th anniversary of his ordination on June 15, 2013; and WHEREAS, Born in a small farming community east of San Angelo, Larry Droll grew up in the Rowena area and attended St. Joseph's Catholic School; he studied at seminaries in San Antonio and in Collegeville, Minnesota, and was ordained in 1973; and WHEREAS, Monsignor Droll has served as a priest in three parishes of the Diocese of San Angelo, including in Ozona and Wall; he was named pastor of St. Ann's parish in Midland in 2004 and was conferred with the papal honor of monsignor in 2009; in addition to his service at the parish level, he has served the diocese as vocation director, chancellor, and vicar general; and WHEREAS, Over the past four decades, this esteemed clergyman has exemplified the highest standards of his vocation, and his leadership has provided invaluable inspiration and guidance to his community of faith; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby honor Monsignor Larry Droll on the 40th 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 Monsignor Droll as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Craddick Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1981 was adopted by the House on May 17, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House