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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 45
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is extremely
 1-4     proud to recognize Brother Kerry Guillory, Pastoral Assistant
 1-5     at Cristo Rey Parish, who since 1991 has contributed immeasurably
 1-6     to the spiritual growth and well-being of East Austin; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, Having professed his Solemn Vows to the Order
 1-8     of Friars Minor Conventual at Saint Anthony Novitiate in
 1-9     Auburn, Indiana, Brother Guillory began his spiritual journey
1-10     at Our Lady of Consolation Retreat Center in Carey, Ohio, in
1-11     1968; and
1-12           WHEREAS, For the past 10 years, he has been a beacon of light
1-13     for the elderly, the sick, the incarcerated, and the bereaved of
1-14     Cristo Rey Parish and East Austin; recognizing Brother Guillory
1-15     for his tireless efforts, Bishop John McCarthy invited him to
1-16     establish a ministry devoted to those in distress and from this
1-17     invitation arose Saint Francis of Assisi Joy Group; and
1-18           WHEREAS, His wisdom, devotion, and commitment have brought
1-19     hope and Christian caring into the lives of countless men and
1-20     women unable to help themselves; and
 2-1           WHEREAS, The parishioners of Cristo Rey and the residents of
 2-2     East Austin are indeed fortunate to have been touched by the love
 2-3     and compassion of Brother Guillory, and his generosity to serve
 2-4     all mankind is truly worthy of recognition; now, therefore, be it
 2-5           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-6     77th Legislature, hereby express its sincere appreciation to
 2-7     Brother Kerry Guillory for bringing joy and renewed faith to those
 2-8     he so loyally served and extend best wishes for the future; and,
 2-9     be it further
2-10           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him
2-11     as an expression of esteem and high regard from the Texas Senate.
2-12                                                              Barrientos
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2-14                                          President of the Senate
2-15                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-16                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-17                                  on January 22, 2001.
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2-19                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-21                                           Member, Texas Senate