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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 351
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Military Ministry of Our Lady of Perpetual Help |
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Catholic Church in Selma, Texas, a Christ-centered ministry of |
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parishioners serving the spiritual and personal needs of members |
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of the military, veterans, and their families; and |
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WHEREAS, The Military Ministry was founded in July 2011 and |
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now consists of more than 200 active members, composed of |
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veterans and non-veterans alike; and |
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WHEREAS, The Military Ministry participates in funerals of |
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deceased parishioners who are veterans at the request of their |
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families; and |
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WHEREAS, The church recognizes all military personnel and |
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their spouses at each Mass on the second weekend of the month, and |
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they are honored at a fellowship social afterwards; and |
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WHEREAS, The Military Ministry maintains a photographic |
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recognition board, proudly displayed in the pastoral center, |
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that depicts all members of the armed forces who are in some |
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manner connected with the church; and |
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WHEREAS, The ministry plays an active role in Veterans Day |
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and Memorial Day programs in the greater San Antonio community; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th |
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Legislature, hereby congratulate Our Lady of Perpetual Help |
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Catholic Church Military Ministry for its great success in |
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serving the religious and spiritual needs of military members, |
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veterans, and their families; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be |
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prepared for Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church Military |
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Ministry as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. |
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Campbell |
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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 March 19, 2019. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |