By Craddick H.C.R. No. 230 75R13268 SAJ-D HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, On November 6, 1998, members of Saint Ann's Catholic 1-2 Church in Midland will celebrate the centennial of the church's 1-3 dedication, and this remarkable milestone is indeed deserving of 1-4 special praise and recognition; and 1-5 WHEREAS, The church's history dates back to 1896, when the 1-6 cornerstone for a mission was laid and, two years later, the 1-7 mission was dedicated Saint Ann's Catholic Church; and 1-8 WHEREAS, In 1928, the church was renamed Saint George's 1-9 Catholic Church in honor of a benefactor, Monsignor George O'Brien; 1-10 when the church was rededicated in 1959, its original name was 1-11 restored to preserve the church's history; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Saint Ann's current sanctuary was completed in 1959; 1-13 its structure was built in the shape of a cross, and the church's 1-14 marble altars and lovely hand-carved wooden statues were made in 1-15 Italy; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Outside the church stands a statue of Saint Ann and 1-17 the Blessed Virgin, and a shrine of the church's patron saint 1-18 greets members as they enter the rear of the sanctuary; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Saint Ann's Catholic Church has been a spiritual 1-20 bedrock in the community over the course of the past century, and 1-21 its lovely edifice continues to serve as a peaceful oasis for many 1-22 of its members; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Throughout its proud history, Saint Ann's Catholic 1-24 Church has provided outstanding spiritual leadership and moral 2-1 guidance to its congregation; the church stands today as a tribute 2-2 to the dedication and hard work of its members, past and present, 2-3 who have devoted their time, energy, and resources to ensure its 2-4 continued existence as a house of God; now, therefore, be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-6 hereby honor Saint Ann's Catholic Church on the occasion of the 2-7 100th anniversary of its dedication and extend best wishes to 2-8 Monsignor Timothy J. Murphy and the members of his congregation as 2-9 they prepare to commemorate this significant event; and, be it 2-10 further 2-11 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-12 prepared for Saint Ann's Catholic Church as an expression of high 2-13 regard by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.