SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 630
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Pharr Oratory of Saint Philip Neri School System on
the occasion of its 30th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, The first school of the Pharr Oratory of Saint
Philip Neri School System was founded in 1983 in a home in Pharr
by the religious community of the Pharr Oratory of Pontifical
Right; the mission of the school system is to promote the
formation of Christian character, Catholic lay leadership, and
community service by integrating the gospel message with a
liberal arts educational program in the spirit of joy of Saint
Philip Neri; and
WHEREAS, The system offers a dual-language education in an
atmosphere rich in tradition, celebration, and history; its more
than 700 students are taught by a dedicated faculty who work to
instill in them a sense of pride and a lifelong love of learning; and
WHEREAS, The system has adapted to the challenges of
today's educational environment by instituting its own online
distance education school through Texas Virtual Schools; it was
recognized in 2010 with an award for Outstanding Commitment to
Excellence and Innovation in Distance Education for an
Organization; and
WHEREAS, The Pharr Oratory of Saint Philip Neri School
System has for 30 years played a profound role in helping
students prepare for a complex and changing world, and it is truly
deserving of recognition upon reaching 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, and
staff of the Pharr Oratory of Saint Philip Neri School System on
their commitment to excellence in education and extend to them
best wishes on the occasion of the system's 30th anniversary;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the school system 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 April 10, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate