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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 621

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the Mary Help of Christians School for its outstanding 
contributions to the education of the children of Laredo; and
	WHEREAS, Established in 1935 by the Salesian Sisters
of Saint John Bosco, this prominent school has served the 
educational and spiritual needs of many students and families
in South Texas for nearly 70 years; and
	WHEREAS, A pioneering group of Salesian Sisters from Mexico 
first established a presence in the San Antonio and Castroville 
areas in 1935; that same year, the sisters found a permanent home 
for their order in the City of Laredo and opened a school on 
Houston Street; in 1963, the school moved to its present campus; 
recent renovations and expansions have ensured its ability to  
continue its tradition of academic excellence; and
	WHEREAS, The Mary Help of Christians School has been guided 
by Saint John Bosco's preventive system of education, which was 
based on reason, spiritual development and loving kindness, and 
its mission is to teach the Gospel values of ministry, mission 
and service in an atmosphere of academic excellence; and
	WHEREAS, Countless numbers of young people have benefited 
from the school's academic rigor, and they have become effective, 
productive and exemplary citizens of Laredo and our state; and
	WHEREAS, The City of Laredo takes great pride in the 
history and the presence of this highly respected institution; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend Mary Help of Christians School 
for its unflagging commitment to educating the children of Laredo 
and for serving as a beacon of light in the community; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the school's students, families, administration and staff as an 
expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                       Zaffirini




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 14, 2003.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate