H.R. No. 80
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the Catholic Diocese of Lubbock
celebrated the 30th anniversary of its founding on June 17, 2013;
and
WHEREAS, The Diocese of Lubbock was established on that day
in 1983 by Pope John Paul II; home to 55 priests and 71 deacons, the
diocese oversees a region that encompasses 25 counties and 62
member parishes; and
WHEREAS, Having more than doubled in size since its
inception, the diocese today serves over 72,000 area Catholics;
Michael Sheehan, ordained as the city's first bishop, spent a
decade leading the institution, followed by Bishop Placido
Rodriguez, who has contributed vitally to this community of faith
for nearly 20 years; and
WHEREAS, During the past three decades, thousands of Texans
have looked to the Catholic Diocese of Lubbock for moral guidance,
spiritual enrichment, and fellowship, and it is a pleasure to join
in congratulating all those whose efforts have helped to shape its
rich history; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commemorate the 30th
anniversary of the founding of the Catholic Diocese of Lubbock and
extend to its parishioners and clergy sincere best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the diocese as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Frullo
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 80 was adopted by the House on July
25, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House