85R19867 BPG-D
By: Springer H.R. No. 1201
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops
are gathering in Austin on April 4, 2017, for Catholic Faith in
Action Advocacy Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, A federation of all Roman Catholic dioceses and
ordinariates in Texas, the TCCB is dedicated to extending the
ministry of the state's bishops within the church community; the
organization encourages and fosters cooperation and communication
among the dioceses and church ministries; monitoring accreditation
of Catholic schools, the TCCB ensures academic quality and
accountability to the bishops as well as to the Texas Education
Agency; and
WHEREAS, The TCCB also addresses matters of public policy,
including institutional concerns of the church and issues related
to moral and social doctrine; in addition, through the Catholic
Archives of Texas, it collects and preserves for researchers the
records of individuals and organizations engaged in work reflecting
church goals; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to meeting the needs of more than 8.4
million Catholics in 15 dioceses, the TCCB supports a wide variety
of outreach efforts; these include Catholic Respect Life programs,
Catholic Family Life Ministries, the chaplaincy, and parochial
schools and other religious education; moreover, the church
maintains Catholic Charities ministries at more than 20 locations,
and it offers tangible assistance to people of all races,
religions, and socioeconomic backgrounds through the Society of
St. Vincent de Paul and hundreds of parish-based social ministries;
and
WHEREAS, The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops makes a
positive difference in the lives of countless people through its
good works, and it sets an inspiring example for all through its
special commitment to helping the most vulnerable members of
society; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize April 4, 2017, as Catholic Faith in
Action Advocacy Day at the State Capitol and extend to all those
participating sincere best wishes for a memorable and meaningful
visit to Austin; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops as an
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.