SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 351

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Military Ministry of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Selma, Texas, a Christ-centered ministry of parishioners serving the spiritual and personal needs of members of the military, veterans, and their families; and

WHEREAS, The Military Ministry was founded in July 2011 and now consists of more than 200 active members, composed of veterans and non-veterans alike; and

WHEREAS, The Military Ministry participates in funerals of deceased parishioners who are veterans at the request of their families; and

WHEREAS, The church recognizes all military personnel and their spouses at each Mass on the second weekend of the month, and they are honored at a fellowship social afterwards; and

WHEREAS, The Military Ministry maintains a photographic recognition board, proudly displayed in the pastoral center, that depicts all members of the armed forces who are in some manner connected with the church; and

WHEREAS, The ministry plays an active role in Veterans Day and Memorial Day programs in the greater San Antonio community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby congratulate Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church Military Ministry for its great success in serving the religious and spiritual needs of military members, veterans, and their families; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church Military Ministry as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Campbell

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 19, 2019.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate