H.R. No. 261
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of Catholic Charities are visiting the State
Capitol, and this occasion provides a fitting opportunity to honor
the organization for its dedicated service to countless individuals
in need; and
WHEREAS, Catholic Charities reaches out to persons of all
races, religions, and socioeconomic backgrounds, sharing with them
the healing power of faith and offering vital assistance to help
them become self-sufficient; and
WHEREAS, With more than 20 locations in Texas, Catholic
Charities provides an array of programs and services, including
adoption, basic personal-living needs, counseling, disaster
response, education and enrichment, housing, food bank, health,
refugee, immigration, and social support, and last year its members
aided more than 400,000 individuals; and
WHEREAS, In keeping with the Catholic Church's mission to
respect the dignity of all, the organization operates a criminal
justice ministry program in jails and prisons throughout the state;
criminal justice ministers serve as chaplains and assist in the
rehabilitation of convicted inmates; they also help those who have
completed their prison terms with their reintegration into society;
moreover, Catholic Charities expands its work by advocating for
social justice and empowering communities through action and
education; and
WHEREAS, Catholic Charities has remained steadfast in its
commitment to providing individuals with the support and direction
they need to secure a bright future for themselves, and the
compassionate service rendered by this noteworthy group is an
inspiration to citizens across the Lone Star State and beyond; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby welcome the members of the Catholic Charities
delegation as they gather in Austin and extend to all those
associated with the organization best wishes for continued success
with their many good works; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Catholic Charities as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Madden
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 261 was adopted by the House on
February 17, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House