SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 712

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Sister Michele O'Brien, who is receiving the Lifetime of Faith and Service Award from Catholic Charities of San Antonio; and

WHEREAS, A Sister of Charity of the Incarnate Word since 1962, Sister O'Brien has spent more than 40 years in health care, including radiological technology, nursing, community health, and health care administration; and

WHEREAS, Sister O'Brien has dedicated herself to improving health care in the San Antonio community; she serves as the director of adult advocacy and public policy for CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health Care and as chair of the Ethics Subcommittee and chair of Health Care for Every Child; and

WHEREAS, In recognition of her many contributions, Sister O'Brien is being honored at the fourth annual Catholic Charities gala being held May 10, 2007, in San Antonio; she is truly deserving of recognition for her many accomplishments; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby commend Sister Michele O'Brien for her many years of dedication to the health care needs of the San Antonio community and extend congratulations to her for receiving the Lifetime of Faith and Service Award from Catholic Charities; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Van de Putte

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 17, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate