Bill Text: TX HR1613 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Congratulating Larry Safarik on his 50th anniversary as a faculty member at Taylor Middle School.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-05-11 - Reported enrolled [HR1613 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR1613-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 1613

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Larry Safarik is marking his 50th anniversary as a
faculty member at Taylor Middle School in 2017; and
WHEREAS, After serving as a student-teacher in the Taylor
Independent School District for a year, Mr. Safarik began his
career at Taylor Middle School in 1967; during his outstanding
tenure, he has taught a range of subjects, including world history,
physical education, and outdoor recreation; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Safarik has further distinguished himself
through his efforts in behalf of the Taylor ISD athletics program;
he served as the eighth-grade football coach and coordinator for
nearly four decades, and along the way, he piloted his teams to 16
undefeated seasons; moreover, as the founder of the district's
tennis team, he coached varsity tennis for 11 years, compiling an
impressive overall record of 175 wins, 7 losses, and 4 ties and
guiding his players to 10 district titles and 4 state crowns; he has
also coached basketball and baseball; and
WHEREAS, In tribute to his many accomplishments, Mr. Safarik
was presented with the Taylor Duck for Life Award in 2016, and that
accolade has since been renamed in his honor; he was additionally
recognized as a Distinguished Educator by the Taylor High School
Class of 1996, inducted into the Texas Tennis Coaches Association
Hall of Fame in 1991, and selected as the 1979 Most Outstanding
Coach by the Capital Area Tennis Association; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Safarik is supported in all his endeavors by his
wife of 51 years, Katy, and he takes immense pride in his two sons,
his two daughters-in-law, and his grandchild; and
WHEREAS, For the past half century, Larry Safarik has made a
positive difference in the lives of countless young Texans, and
this notable milestone in his career presents a fitting opportunity
to commend him on a lifetime of achievement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Larry Safarik on the occasion of
his 50th anniversary at Taylor Middle School and extend to him
sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Safarik as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Gonzales of Williamson
Straus Goldman Oliverson
Allen Gonzales of Williamson Ortega
Alonzo González of El Paso Paddie
Alvarado Gooden Parker
Anchia Guerra Paul
Anderson of Dallas Guillen Perez
Anderson of McLennan Gutierrez Phelan
Arévalo Hefner Phillips
Ashby Hernandez Pickett
Bailes Herrero Price
Bell Hinojosa Raney
Bernal Holland Raymond
Biedermann Howard Reynolds
Blanco Huberty Rinaldi
Bohac Hunter Roberts
Bonnen of Brazoria Isaac Rodriguez of Bexar
Bonnen of Galveston Israel Rodriguez of Travis
Burkett Johnson of Dallas Romero, Jr.
Burns Johnson of Harris Rose
Burrows Kacal Sanford
Button Keough Schaefer
Cain King of Hemphill Schofield
Canales King of Parker Schubert
Capriglione King of Uvalde Shaheen
Clardy Klick Sheffield
Coleman Koop Shine
Collier Krause Simmons
Cook Kuempel Smithee
Cortez Lambert Springer
Cosper Landgraf Stephenson
Craddick Lang Stickland
Cyrier Larson Stucky
Dale Laubenberg Swanson
Darby Leach Thierry
Davis of Dallas Longoria Thompson of Brazoria
Davis of Harris Lozano Thompson of Harris
Dean Lucio III Tinderholt
Deshotel Martinez Turner
Dukes Metcalf Uresti
Dutton Meyer VanDeaver
Elkins Miller Villalba
Faircloth Minjarez Vo
Fallon Moody Walle
Farrar Morrison White
Flynn Muñoz, Jr. Wilson
Frank Murphy Workman
Frullo Murr Wray
Geren Neave Wu
Gervin-Hawkins Nevárez Zedler
Giddings Oliveira Zerwas
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1613 was adopted by the House on May 4,
2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House