1-1                         SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1014
 1-2           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
 1-3     join the students and alumni of Saint Augustine High School
 1-4     in expressing appreciation to Sister Antoinette Billeaud for
 1-5     her 11 years of outstanding service as principal; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, The varied and notable achievements of this
 1-7     distinguished Sister of Divine Providence have contributed
 1-8     immeasurably to the academic growth, student life, and physical
 1-9     makeup of this Laredo school; and
1-10           WHEREAS, Born the fifth of nine daughters, Sister Antoinette
1-11     holds a bachelor of science degree in business education and a
1-12     master's degree in education with certification in counseling and
1-13     middle management from Our Lady of the Lake University; she earned
1-14     her religious studies certification at Regis College in Toronto;
1-15     and
1-16           WHEREAS, Her dedication and lifelong commitment to the
1-17     beliefs of her order have brought Sister Antoinette the distinction
1-18     of being elected superior general of the Congregation of the
1-19     Sisters of Divine Providence of San Antonio; and
1-20           WHEREAS, For the next six years, she and four councilors will
1-21     serve as administrative and spiritual leaders of the congregation,
1-22     which has its headquarters in Helotes and serves in the
1-23     United States, Mexico, and Ghana; and
 2-1           WHEREAS, Being called to serve as superior general is a
 2-2     tribute to Sister Antoinette's strength, compassion, and devotion
 2-3     to her faith; her wisdom and experience will be of great value to
 2-4     the Sisters of Divine Providence; now, therefore, be it
 2-5           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-6     76th Legislature, hereby congratulate and commend
 2-7     Sister Antoinette Billeaud on her new position and extend
 2-8     best wishes to her in this new endeavor; and, be it further
 2-9           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared
2-10     for her as an expression of the high regard of the Texas Senate.
2-11                                                               Zaffirini
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2-13                                          President of the Senate
2-14                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-15                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-16                                  on May 18, 1999.
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2-18                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-19                                  ______________________________________
2-20                                           Member, Texas Senate