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Regular Session, 2012 ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 77
BY SENATOR PETERSON
A RESOLUTION
To commend Xavier University Preparatory School on its commitment to excellence and
exemplary achievement.
WHEREAS, Xavier University Preparatory School inherits a tradition of high quality
Catholic education from St. Katharine Drexel; and
WHEREAS, St. Katharine Drexel founded the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament for
members who would work for the betterment of those they were called to serve; and
WHEREAS, from age thirty-three until her death in 1955, St. Katharine Drexel
dedicated her life and fortune of twenty million dollars to this work, taking part in opening
the first mission school in Santa Fe, New Mexico; and
WHEREAS, in 1915, she founded Xavier University Preparatory School (X.U.P.)
in New Orleans, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, X.U.P. bases its philosophy on the belief that the total educational
program nurtures and challenges the students, each of whom have unique gifts and talents;
and
WHEREAS, the focus of its programs is the development of Christian girls through
a harmonious blending of their spiritual, moral, intellectual, emotional and physical
strengths; and
WHEREAS, X.U.P. cultivates individual self-esteem and encourages students to
improve their local and global communities; and
WHEREAS, the school devotes its mission along with the preparation of students to
live with compassion, dignity and responsibility in a constantly evolving world, and includes
preparation for a variety of post-secondary options; and
WHEREAS, a strong discipline program, a challenging curriculum, varied co-
curricular activities and a community service program provide an integrated means for
fulfilling this mission; and
WHEREAS, X.U.P. offers a college preparatory education to female students in
grades seven through twelve; and SR NO. 77 ENROLLED
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WHEREAS, Xavier University Preparatory School has been noted twice as an
exemplary secondary school of excellence, awarded by the United States Department of
Education and has received recognition for an ideal curriculum.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend Xavier University Preparatory School on its commitment to
excellence and exemplary achievement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Xavier University Preparatory School.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE