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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Catholic Conference are |
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gathering in Austin on March 24, 2015, to celebrate Catholic Faith |
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in Action Advocacy Day at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, TCC works to foster cooperation and communication |
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among the dioceses and the ministries of the Catholic Church of |
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Texas, and it acts as the public policy voice of the bishops of |
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Texas, who serve more than 7 million Catholic people and 15 dioceses |
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statewide; and |
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WHEREAS, Texans from all walks of life significantly benefit |
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from the service of the Catholic Charities ministries and the |
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parish-based social ministries located across the state; and |
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WHEREAS, Dedicated to the importance of the family, Catholic |
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life ministries help strengthen and nurture relationships by |
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offering marriage preparation and education to engaged couples and |
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marriage enrichment programs; in addition, the Respect Life program |
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provides a range of services to women facing crisis pregnancies as |
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well as assistance to needy families; and |
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WHEREAS, An invaluable source of education, Catholic schools |
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employ curricula based on faith to instruct over 80,000 Texas |
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students in moral development, stewardship, altruism, and |
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leadership; Catholic religious education programs also enhance the |
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lives of some 384,000 children and their families; and |
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WHEREAS, Catholic chaplains generously volunteer their time |
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to offer pastoral care and guidance to scores of individuals |
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incarcerated in our prisons and jails; and |
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WHEREAS, Promoting the values of life, justice, charity, and |
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religious freedom, the Catholic Faith in Action Advocacy Day |
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encourages Catholics to help build a better world by becoming more |
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informed and engaged citizens; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize March 24, 2015, as Catholic Faith in |
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Action Advocacy Day and extend to all participants sincere best |
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wishes for a meaningful and memorable event; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the Texas Catholic Conference as an expression of high |
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regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |