84R17550 RMA-D
By: Springer H.R. No. 1484
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Catholic Conference are
gathering in Austin on March 24, 2015, to celebrate Catholic Faith
in Action Advocacy Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, TCC works to foster cooperation and communication
among the dioceses and the ministries of the Catholic Church of
Texas, and it acts as the public policy voice of the bishops of
Texas, who serve more than 7 million Catholic people and 15 dioceses
statewide; and
WHEREAS, Texans from all walks of life significantly benefit
from the service of the Catholic Charities ministries and the
parish-based social ministries located across the state; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to the importance of the family, Catholic
life ministries help strengthen and nurture relationships by
offering marriage preparation and education to engaged couples and
marriage enrichment programs; in addition, the Respect Life program
provides a range of services to women facing crisis pregnancies as
well as assistance to needy families; and
WHEREAS, An invaluable source of education, Catholic schools
employ curricula based on faith to instruct over 80,000 Texas
students in moral development, stewardship, altruism, and
leadership; Catholic religious education programs also enhance the
lives of some 384,000 children and their families; and
WHEREAS, Catholic chaplains generously volunteer their time
to offer pastoral care and guidance to scores of individuals
incarcerated in our prisons and jails; and
WHEREAS, Promoting the values of life, justice, charity, and
religious freedom, the Catholic Faith in Action Advocacy Day
encourages Catholics to help build a better world by becoming more
informed and engaged citizens; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 24, 2015, as Catholic Faith in
Action Advocacy Day and extend to all participants sincere best
wishes for a meaningful and memorable event; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Texas Catholic Conference as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.