85R24135 RMA-D     By: Gonzales of Williamson 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.