79R4516 BJM-D

By:  Olivo                                                        H.R. No. 142



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives takes pleasure in 
welcoming a visiting delegation from Catholic Charities to the 
State Capitol and in honoring this outstanding organization for its 
many good works; and
	WHEREAS, Present in the Archdiocese of San Antonio and other 
dioceses across Texas, Catholic Charities extends the healing power 
of faith as well as tangible assistance to persons of all races, 
religions, and socioeconomic backgrounds with the goal of helping 
them reach self-sufficiency; and
	WHEREAS, Among the many programs and services provided by 
Catholic Charities are adoption, child and foster care, basic 
personal and living skills training, counseling, disaster 
response, education and enrichment, housing, a food bank, health, 
refugee and immigration services, and social support; in 2004 
alone, the organization aided 267,924 individuals; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to its assistance programs, Catholic 
Charities continues to advocate for social justice and seeks to 
empower communities through action and education with the goal of 
ensuring basic human dignity for all; and
	WHEREAS, Catholic Charities, acting in concert with health 
and human services agencies, has offered many Texans the support 
and direction they need to secure a brighter future, while 
inspiring and encouraging countless people through its 
humanitarianism; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend all those associated with Catholic 
Charities for their ongoing efforts to make a positive difference 
in the lives of others and welcome members of the group who are 
visiting on this day; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Catholic Charities as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.