SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 416

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Bishop T. K. Gorman Catholic School for its commitment to providing excellent academic and spiritual education; and

WHEREAS, Bishop T. K. Gorman Catholic School has been serving the people of Tyler and the surrounding area for more than 55 years; this exemplary institution is operated under the loving leadership of Bishop Emeritus Edmond Carmody, Father Justin Braun, and Deacon Bill Necessary; and

WHEREAS, The school provides a challenging academic environment and a rigorous college preparatory curriculum along with an emphasis on values, character, and self-discipline that enables each student to become a contributing member of society; and

WHEREAS, A high percentage of the school's graduates go on to attend colleges and universities, and many of them receive generous scholarship offers; and

WHEREAS, Bishop T. K. Gorman Catholic School has been named a Top 50 Catholic High School for 10 consecutive years, and it has received the prestigious Blue Ribbon Excellence in Education Award from the United States Department of Education; it is truly deserving of special recognition for the positive impact it has had on its students and its community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend the students, faculty, and staff of Bishop T. K. Gorman Catholic School on their dedication to excellence in education and extend to them best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the school as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 23, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate