H.R. No. 2785
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For 65 years, families of St. Francis of Assisi
Catholic Church in Houston have joined together to celebrate their
faith; and
WHEREAS, Organized on June 26, 1950, the church was led by
Father John Cummings, who oversaw an original congregation of
approximately 700 families; the first church structure was
completed in September of that same year, and the St. Francis of
Assisi School was opened in 1955; a new sanctuary was dedicated in
1966 to accommodate the growing needs of the parish, and the
church's membership has continued to flourish over the ensuing
half-century; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, the church has also benefited from
the able leadership of Fathers Robert Blankenstein, Alfred
Greenwald, Joseph Culver, Marion Polker, Michael Doerflein, Thomas
Miller, Patrick Wells, and Romanus Muoneke, and today, that
tradition of service and support continues under the direction of
Father Edmund Nnadozie; and
WHEREAS, United by their shared faith, the congregants of
this notable house of worship have established a variety of
commendable programs that foster fellowship and offer help to those
in need; and
WHEREAS, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church has long
contributed to its community, with countless area Catholics finding
spiritual inspiration and guidance there, and its continued
existence is a tribute to the unwavering commitment of its members,
both past and present; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 65th anniversary of St. Francis
of Assisi Catholic Church and extend to its parishioners sincere
best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the church as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Dutton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2785 was adopted by the House on May
21, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House