SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 264
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  John E. McCarthy
 
         WHEREAS, Bishop John E. McCarthy of Austin passed away on
  August 18, 2018, at the age of 88, leaving behind an exceptional
  record of social advocacy and charity work; and
         WHEREAS, John McCarthy was born in Houston on June 21, 1930,
  to George and Grace McCarthy; a graduate of Saint Thomas High
  School, he received a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in
  theology from the University of Saint Thomas; and
         WHEREAS, Ordained to the priesthood on May 26, 1956, Bishop
  McCarthy spent the early years of his career in Pasadena, where
  he served as assistant pastor at Saint Pius Parish; following his
  tenure as assistant pastor at Saint Cecilia's Parish and
  administrator of All Saints' Parish, both in Houston, he was
  appointed executive director of the Bishops' Committee for the
  Spanish Speaking in San Antonio; and
         WHEREAS, From 1967 through 1969, Bishop McCarthy was
  involved with the United States Catholic Conference in
  Washington, D.C., and served as director of the Division for
  Poverty Programs; embracing the civil rights movement, he became
  a founding member of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development,
  which addresses poverty nationwide and holds civic leaders
  accountable for their communities; he returned to Houston in 1969
  as pastor of Saint Theresa's Parish and went on to serve as
  executive director of the Texas Catholic Conference and
  auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston; and
         WHEREAS, Appointed bishop of the Austin Diocese in 1986,
  Bishop McCarthy dedicated himself to meeting the needs of his
  fast-growing district throughout his 15-year tenure; known for
  his signature mantra of "Let us go forth, and let us go forth
  together," he established missionary programs, encouraged social
  advocacy and charity work, and opened Catholic schools and
  parishes, never seeking recognition for his achievements; and
         WHEREAS, Profoundly devoted to his faith, to serving the
  poor, and to reaching out to people of all backgrounds, Bishop
  John McCarthy touched the lives of countless individuals in ways
  beyond measure, and his compassionate, selfless works will be
  remembered with deepest appreciation; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
  Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Bishop John E.
  McCarthy and extend deepest sympathy to all those who mourn his
  passing; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  his family and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
  memory of Bishop John McCarthy.
  Watson
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 25, 2019,
    by a rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate