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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 227
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in |
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welcoming the visiting delegation from Catholic Charities and |
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salutes the members of the organization for their many good works |
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over the years; and |
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WHEREAS, Catholic Charities is present in more than 20 |
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locations in Texas; Catholic Charities extends to persons of all |
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races, religions, and socioeconomic backgrounds faith-based and |
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tangible assistance, with the goal of helping them reach |
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self-sufficiency; and |
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WHEREAS, Among the many programs and services provided by |
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Catholic Charities and Parish Social Ministry programs are |
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adoption, basic personal-living needs, counseling, disaster |
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response, education and enrichment, housing, food banks, and |
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health, refugee, immigration, and social support; in 2008 alone |
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the organization aided more than 400,000 individuals; and |
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WHEREAS, As a part of the Catholic Church's mission to |
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respect the dignity of all people, Catholic Criminal Justice |
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Ministers serve as chaplains in jails and prisons throughout the |
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state of Texas, working to assist in the rehabilitation of the |
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convicted and the reintegration of ex-offenders into society; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to its Catholic Charities and |
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Criminal Justice Ministry programs, Catholic Social Action |
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Ministry is a continuing advocate of social justice and seeks to |
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empower communities through action and education with the |
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guiding principle of ensuring basic human dignity for all; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st |
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Legislature, hereby extend a warm welcome to the members of the |
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Catholic Charity and Justice delegation on the occasion of their |
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visit to the State Capitol and commend all those associated with |
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the organization for their ongoing efforts to make a positive |
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difference in the lives of others; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the Texas Catholic Conference as an expression of high regard |
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from the Texas Senate. |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 17, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |