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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 717
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in |
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welcoming the members of the Texas Catholic Conference |
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delegation on the occasion of their Advocacy Day at the State |
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Capitol on April 6, 2011; and |
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WHEREAS, Catholic ministries provide services to Texans |
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from all walks of life; in this state, Catholic bishops shepherd |
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and serve 6.7 million Catholics in 15 dioceses, providing |
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nourishment for their bodies, souls, and spirits and tirelessly |
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advocating for the common good; and |
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WHEREAS, There are more than 20 Catholic Charities |
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ministries throughout the state, and there are hundreds of |
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parish-based social ministries, including the Society of Saint |
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Vincent de Paul, that are extended to persons of all races, |
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religions, and socioeconomic backgrounds to assist them in their |
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everyday lives or in times of crisis; and |
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WHEREAS, The Catholic Respect Life program offers services |
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to women facing unplanned pregnancies; and |
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WHEREAS, Catholic schools emphasize moral development, |
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service to others, stewardship, and leadership skills and |
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provide education that is grounded in faith for more than 78,000 |
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Texas students; and |
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WHEREAS, Catholic religious education programs provide |
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religious instruction and formation to more than 375,000 |
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Catholic children and their families; and |
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WHEREAS, Catholic Family Life Ministries provide marriage |
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preparation and enrichment programs and support for families, |
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and Catholic chaplains provide pastoral care for those who are |
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incarcerated; and |
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WHEREAS, Through their dedication to serving the common |
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good, Catholic ministries in Texas contribute immeasurably to |
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the well-being of the people of this state; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby recognize the members of Catholic |
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organizations for the many contributions they make to the |
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citizens of Texas and proclaim April 6, 2011, as Texas Catholic |
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Conference Advocacy Day in the State Capitol; 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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Huffman |
Van de Putte |
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Rodriguez |
Zaffirini |
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Dewhurst, President of the 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 April 6, 2011. |
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________________________________ |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |