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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 431
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Saint John of the Cross Catholic Church in Orange |
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Grove, which is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its |
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establishment as a parish; and |
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WHEREAS, The church's first building was erected in 1914, |
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and it was founded as a mission of Sacred Heart Parish in |
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Falfurrias in 1918; in 1925, Saint John of the Cross Mission |
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became a parish, and the church was relocated to a property near |
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its present location; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the years, the church has experienced |
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immense growth in its congregants and ministries and has |
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undergone leadership changes as well as many renovations and |
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updates, including the construction of a new office, a rectory, |
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and a religious education building; and |
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WHEREAS, Saint John of the Cross Catholic Church has served |
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as a place of worship, guidance, and fellowship for generations |
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of parishioners; the church has been a cornerstone of the |
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community and a source of hope and unity through its educational |
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programs and charitable initiatives, which have benefited |
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countless individuals and families in the area; and |
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WHEREAS, The centennial celebration of Saint John of the |
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Cross Catholic Church is an opportunity for its clergy and |
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parishioners to reflect on the enduring faith and devotion that |
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have shaped its legacy of service and goodwill, and it is indeed |
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fitting that all who contribute to the mission of Saint John of |
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the Cross Catholic Church join in celebrating this significant |
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milestone in the church's history; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby recognize the parish of Saint John of the |
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Cross Catholic Church on the occasion of its 100th anniversary |
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and extend to its leaders and parishioners best wishes for |
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continued success in their ministry; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the church in honor of this special occasion. |
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Hinojosa of Hidalgo |
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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 April 22, 2025. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |