SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 62

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased
to welcome the Catholic Charities delegation on the occasion
of Texas Catholic Advocacy Day at the State Capitol on
February 1, 2005, and to salute the members of the organization 
for their many good works; and
	WHEREAS, Catholic Charities works in the Archdiocese of 
San Antonio as well as in dioceses across the entire state, 
extending to people from all walks of life the healing power
of faith and material assistance to help them attain 
self-sufficiency; and
	WHEREAS, The organization provides a wealth of programs, 
including adoption services, child and foster care services, 
disaster response, basic living needs, counseling, education, 
housing, health and immigration services and social support;
in 2004, the organization assisted 267,924 individuals; and
	WHEREAS, Committed to ensuring the basic human dignity
of all people, Catholic Charities serves as an advocate of
social justice and seeks to empower communities through action 
and education; and
	WHEREAS, In concert with health and human services 
agencies, Catholic Charities offers many Texans the support
they need to secure a brighter future, and the organization's 
humanitarian endeavors enrich us all; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend all those associated with the 
Catholic Charities organization for making a positive difference 
in the lives of others and extend a warm welcome to the visiting 
delegation; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
Catholic Charities as an expression of high regard from the
Texas Senate.
                                                                       Zaffirini




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 1, 2005.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate