SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1028
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Father Michael J. Amesse for his 27 years of exemplary
service as a minister with the Missionary Oblates of Mary
Immaculate; and
WHEREAS, Rector of Immaculate Conception Cathedral in
Brownsville, Father Amesse was ordained into the priesthood on
May 10, 1984, by Oblate Bishop Phillip Smith in Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, Father Amesse has served at numerous posts
throughout the country, including Harrisburg, Washington, D.C.,
and New Orleans; inspired by the story of the first Missionary
Oblates who chose to serve in Brownsville in 1849, he asked to
serve in the Rio Grande Valley after his parish in New Orleans was
devastated by the floodwaters of Hurricane Katrina; and
WHEREAS, A hardworking and dedicated priest, Father Amesse
has devoted his time and energy unselfishly to the people of his
parish and his community; and
WHEREAS, Father Amesse is a man of great spiritual depth,
and he has had a profound influence on the lives of countless
Christians; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend Father Michael J. Amesse on his
dedicated service as an Oblate minister and extend to him best
wishes for continued success in all his future endeavors; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 17, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate