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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, On November 7, 2021, the members of St. Ann's |
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Catholic Church in Midland are celebrating the 125th anniversary of |
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the parish's founding, and this significant milestone is indeed |
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deserving of special recognition; and |
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WHEREAS, The church's history dates back to 1896, when the |
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cornerstone for a mission was laid at 417 East Texas Avenue and |
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dedicated in honor of St. Ann; in 1933, the parish was renamed |
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St. George's Catholic Church after its benefactor, Monsignor |
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George O'Brien, but the original name was restored when the church |
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moved to West Texas Avenue in 1948; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the years, the congregation grew, and a new |
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sanctuary was built in 1959; constructed in the shape of a cross, |
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the building features marble altars and hand-carved wooden statues, |
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which were imported from Italy; in addition, figures of St. Ann and |
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the Blessed Virgin stand outside, and a shrine of the church's |
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patron saint greets parishioners at the entrance; and |
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WHEREAS, The members of this notable house of worship have |
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established a variety of commendable ministries and initiatives |
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that foster fellowship, offer help to those in need, and benefit the |
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community; moreover, in 1950, the church founded St. Ann's School, |
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which today provides an education for approximately 400 children |
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from preschool to eighth grade; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout its distinguished history, St. Ann's |
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Catholic Church has served as a source of inspiration, |
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encouragement, and guidance to those who worship there, and its |
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continued existence is a testament to the unwavering commitment of |
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its members and clergy, both past and present; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas, |
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2nd Called Session, hereby commemorate the 125th anniversary of |
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St. Ann's Catholic Church and extend to its congregation sincere |
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best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the church as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives and Senate. |