SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 560

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Reverend Selvaraj Sinnappan, who is celebrating his 44th birthday and the 18th anniversary of his ordination as a priest; and

WHEREAS, The Reverend Selvaraj Sinnappan is pastor of Saint Therese Catholic Church in Canton; he studied for the priesthood in his native India, where he served in five different parishes before coming to the United States in 2003; and

WHEREAS, Over the last 18 years, Pastor Sinnappan has ministered faithfully to the temporal and spiritual needs of countless people; under his outstanding leadership, Saint Therese Catholic Church has continued to grow and to play a vital role in the life of the Canton community; and

WHEREAS, A man of spiritual depth and devotion, he has prayed with and counseled the members of his congregation during times of hardship and bereavement and rejoiced with them in times of prosperity and celebration; and

WHEREAS, Inspirational and dedicated to helping others, Pastor Sinnappan has devoted his time and energy unselfishly to the members of his church and his community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend the Reverend Selvaraj Sinnappan on his 18 years of exemplary leadership in the priesthood, congratulate him on his 44th birthday, and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Deuell

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 27, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate