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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The members of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin |
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Mary in Cestohowa are celebrating the 150th anniversary of their |
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church's founding in 2023; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its organization in 1873, the Nativity of the |
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Blessed Virgin Mary has benefited from the dedicated efforts of |
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many outstanding clergy, including the Reverend Wieslaw Iwaniec, |
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who leads the congregation today; and |
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WHEREAS, United by their shared faith and strong traditions, |
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the members of this notable house of worship have established a |
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variety of commendable programs that foster fellowship and offer |
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help to those in need; and |
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WHEREAS, Countless Cestohowa residents have looked to the |
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Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary for spiritual guidance over the |
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years, and it is a pleasure to join in honoring the church at this |
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special time in its rich history; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 150th anniversary of the |
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Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Cestohowa and extend to its |
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members sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the church as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |