By: Madla S.R. No. 218 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, June 24, 1995, is a historic day in the life of 1-3 Sacred Heart Parish in Del Rio, Texas, for on that day the parish 1-4 will celebrate the glorious occasion of its 100th anniversary; and 1-5 WHEREAS, To commemorate this important centennial, 1-6 parishioners of Sacred Heart are publishing a commemorative book 1-7 based on their historical research depicting important events in 1-8 the lives of pioneer families and courageous Oblate missionaries 1-9 that led to the establishment of Sacred Heart Parish; and 1-10 WHEREAS, As early as 1859, traveling Catholic missionaries 1-11 served the vast southwestern part of Texas; as the railroad 1-12 pushed westward, growing populations necessitated permanent 1-13 church establishments in the area; the first church in Del Rio 1-14 was built in 1892 and Sacred Heart Parish was formally established 1-15 in 1895; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Prior to the establishment of the parish, villagers 1-17 attended religious services at the hacienda of the Losoya sisters 1-18 who had moved to the vicinity in 1862; Oblate fathers from 1-19 Eagle Pass made monthly visits to the estate where the Catholic 1-20 community gathered; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Today, Sacred Heart Church has expanded its mission 1-22 to include many outreach and support groups as the needs of the 1-23 population change; it continues to be a source of friendship, hope, 2-1 and comfort to those who worship there; and 2-2 WHEREAS, One of the oldest parochial educational institutions 2-3 in the Southwest, Sacred Heart Catholic School has been important 2-4 to the education of thousands of students who have given exceptional 2-5 service to their communities around the state and across the nation; 2-6 and 2-7 WHEREAS, Throughout the past century, members of Sacred Heart 2-8 Parish have celebrated Mass and have been blessed through the 2-9 sacraments while receiving spiritual sustenance; now, therefore, 2-10 be it 2-11 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-12 74th Legislature, hereby commend the members of Sacred Heart 2-13 Parish and extend congratulations to them on this notable milestone 2-14 in the life of the parish; and, be it further 2-15 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be presented to the 2-16 congregation as a memento of this blessed day. 2-17 ______________________________________ 2-18 President of the Senate 2-19 I hereby certify that the above 2-20 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-21 on February 15, 1995. 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 Secretary of the Senate 2-24 ______________________________________ 2-25 Member, Texas Senate