SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 71
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join Texans across the state in celebrating January 30 through
February 5, 2011, as Catholic Schools Week; and
WHEREAS, Sponsored by the National Catholic Educational
Association and the United States Conference of Catholic
Bishops, Catholic Schools Week serves to highlight the vital
contributions made by the thousands of Catholic schools across
the nation; and
WHEREAS, Catholic schools in the United States have earned
international acclaim for achieving academic excellence while
promoting strong values; they offer a rigorous curriculum that
emphasizes the lifelong development of moral, intellectual,
physical, and social values; and
WHEREAS, Catholic schools foster an intellectually
stimulating environment in which 95 percent of students
graduate, and 83 percent of Catholic high school graduates go on
to attend college; and
WHEREAS, America's Catholic schools are truly deserving of
recognition for the significant role they play in promoting and
ensuring a brighter, stronger future for our state and nation;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend the students, teachers, and
administrators of Catholic schools for their many contributions
to our nation's educational system and extend to them best wishes
for a memorable Catholic Schools Week; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special event.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 24, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate