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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 36
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Saint Joseph Catholic School in Bryan on the occasion |
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of its 120th anniversary, which is being celebrated January 28, |
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2015; and |
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WHEREAS, Saint Joseph Catholic School opened its doors in |
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the fall of 1894; it has grown from a single school building to an |
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entire school system on three campuses that educates children |
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from eight weeks old through high school; it is the only Catholic |
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school in the state to serve such a wide range of ages in its |
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students; and |
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WHEREAS, The school is under the leadership of Reverend |
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Monsignor John McCaffrey, who instituted a three-tiered vision |
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under which the school encourages excellence in faith formation, |
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education, and athletics; its more than 350 students are served |
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by a dedicated faculty and staff; and |
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WHEREAS, The celebration of the school's 120th anniversary |
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is being held in conjunction with National Catholic Schools Week, |
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which is being observed January 25 through 31, 2015; and |
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WHEREAS, Saint Joseph Catholic School has been an important |
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part of the Bryan community for 120 years, and this exceptional |
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educational institution is truly worthy of legislative recognition |
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for its long history of service; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the students, faculty, and staff of |
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Saint Joseph Catholic School on their commitment to education and |
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extend to them best wishes for a memorable 120th anniversary |
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celebration; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the school as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. |
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Schwertner |
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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 January 21, 2015. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |