H.C.R. No. 12

	HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, On November 7, 2021, the members of St. Ann's
	Catholic Church in Midland are celebrating the 125th anniversary of
	the parish's founding, and this significant milestone is indeed
	deserving of special recognition; and
	WHEREAS, The church's history dates back to 1896, when the
	cornerstone for a mission was laid at 417 East Texas Avenue and
	dedicated in honor of St. Ann; in 1933, the parish was renamed
	St. George's Catholic Church after its benefactor, Monsignor
	George O'Brien, but the original name was restored when the church
	moved to West Texas Avenue in 1948; and
	WHEREAS, Over the years, the congregation grew, and a new
	sanctuary was built in 1959; constructed in the shape of a cross,
	the building features marble altars and hand-carved wooden statues,
	which were imported from Italy; in addition, figures of St. Ann and
	the Blessed Virgin stand outside, and a shrine of the church's
	patron saint greets parishioners at the entrance; and
	WHEREAS, The members of this notable house of worship have
	established a variety of commendable ministries and initiatives
	that foster fellowship, offer help to those in need, and benefit the
	community; moreover, in 1950, the church founded St. Ann's School,
	which today provides an education for approximately 400 children
	from preschool to eighth grade; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout its distinguished history, St. Ann's
	Catholic Church has served as a source of inspiration,
	encouragement, and guidance to those who worship there, and its
	continued existence is a testament to the unwavering commitment of
	its members and clergy, both past and present; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas,
	2nd Called Session, hereby commemorate the 125th anniversary of
	St. Ann's Catholic Church and extend to its congregation sincere
	best wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for the church as an expression of high regard by the Texas
	House of Representatives and Senate.
	Craddick
	Phelan Guillen Noble
	Allen Harless Oliverson
	Allison Harris Ordaz Perez
	Anchia Hefner Ortega
	Anderson Hernandez Paddie
	Ashby Herrero Parker
	Bailes Hinojosa Patterson
	Beckley Holland Paul
	Bell of Kaufman Howard Perez
	Bell of Montgomery Huberty Price
	Bernal Hull Ramos
	Biedermann Hunter Raney
	Bonnen Israel Raymond
	Bowers Jetton Reynolds
	Buckley Johnson of Dallas Rodriguez
	Bucy A. Johnson of Harris Rogers
	Burns J. Johnson of Harris Romero, Jr.
	Burrows Kacal Rose
	Button King of Hemphill Rosenthal
	Cain King of Parker Sanford
	Campos King of Uvalde Schaefer
	Canales Klick Schofield
	Capriglione Krause Shaheen
	Cason Kuempel Sherman, Sr.
	Clardy Lambert Shine
	Cole Landgraf Slaton
	Coleman Larson Slawson
	Collier Leach Smith
	Cook Leman Smithee
	Cortez Longoria Spiller
	Craddick Lopez Stephenson
	Crockett Lozano Stucky
	Cyrier Lucio III Swanson
	Darby Martinez Talarico
	Davis Martinez Fischer Thierry
	Dean Metcalf Thompson of Brazoria
	Deshotel Meyer Thompson of Harris
	Dominguez Meza Tinderholt
	Dutton Middleton Toth
	Fierro Minjarez Turner of Dallas
	Frank Moody Turner of Tarrant
	Frullo Morales of Harris VanDeaver
	Gates Morales of Maverick Vasut
	Geren Morales Shaw Vo
	Gervin-Hawkins Morrison Walle
	Goldman Muñoz, Jr. White
	González of Dallas Murphy Wilson
	González of El Paso Murr Wu
	Goodwin Neave Zwiener
	Guerra
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	President of the Senate	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.C.R. No. 12 was adopted by the House on
	September 1, 2021, by a non-record vote.
	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House
	I certify that H.C.R. No. 12 was adopted by the Senate on
	September 1, 2021, by a viva-voce vote.
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	Secretary of the Senate
	APPROVED: __________________
	Date
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	Governor