SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 398
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Incarnate Word Academy of Brownsville on the occasion
of its 160th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Incarnate Word Academy was established by four
sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament from Lyon,
France, on March 7, 1853; and
WHEREAS, The first Catholic school in Brownsville, the
academy has since its inception been dedicated to providing a
climate of learning and belief in service and has motivated
students from throughout the region to commit themselves to
academic excellence, a lifelong love of learning, and an
awareness of the needs of the community; and
WHEREAS, In its early years, the academy faced such
challenges as border raids, yellow fever epidemics, hurricanes,
and the Civil War, but the perseverance and sacrifice of the
pioneering sisters served to overcome those obstacles and create
an educational institution that has had a deep and enduring
influence across the Rio Grande Valley; and
WHEREAS, Today, the academy continues to offer a rigorous
curriculum taught by dedicated teachers in order to prepare young
men and women to face the tests of leadership in an ever-changing
and complex society; it is truly fitting that this exceptional
institution be recognized as it achieves this milestone in its
history; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby commend the students, faculty, advisory
council, and staff of Incarnate Word Academy on their commitment
to academic excellence, congratulate them on their institution's
160 years of service, and extend to them best wishes for
continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the academy 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 March 4, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate