H.R. No. 1459
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The year 2013 marks the 90th anniversary of the
founding of St. Patrick Cathedral School in El Paso; and
WHEREAS, Established by the Sisters of Loretto at the Foot of
the Cross in 1923, St. Patrick Cathedral School has provided
generations of area youth a strong educational basis in a welcoming
and supportive environment; originally serving 220 students in
first through seventh grades out of the community center, the
school moved to its present location in 1938 and now hosts
prekindergarten to eighth grade classes; this place of learning
emphasizes a holistic approach to education that develops
children's spiritual, intellectual, and physical development; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, the school has benefited from the
leadership of many individuals, mainly from the Sisters of Loretto
until the first layperson was appointed principal in 1976; today,
that tradition of service is continued by principal Liliana Esparza
and assistant principal Elizabeth Carreon; and
WHEREAS, For nine decades, St. Patrick has equipped thousands
of young Texans with a strong educational foundation, and it is
indeed a pleasure to recognize the school at this point in its rich
history; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 90th anniversary of St. Patrick
Cathedral School and extend to its administrators, faculty, staff,
and students sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the school as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Marquez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1459 was adopted by the House on April
24, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House