SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 669
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Catholic War Veterans Post 1805 in Austin on the
occasion of its 60th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, The Catholic War Veterans of the United States of
America was incorporated on May 19, 1935; it was officially
recognized by the Veterans Administration in 1940, and it
received a congressional charter in 1984; and
WHEREAS, Catholic War Veterans Post 1805 was established
at San Jose Catholic Church in 1957 by several veterans and by Joe
Moreno Uriegas, who served in World War II as a member of the
188th Field Artillery Battalion; the post's first chaplain was
Colonel Joseph Kmiecik, with whom Mr. Uriegas had served in the
military; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, Post 1805 has sponsored countless
fund-raising events that have benefited the community; a major
focus of its efforts has been the provision of college
scholarships to deserving students; and
WHEREAS, Catholic War Veterans Post 1805 has been a
valuable part of the fabric of life in Austin since its founding,
and it is truly fitting that all associated with the post receive
special recognition on the occasion of this milestone in the
post's history; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend the members of Catholic War Veterans
Post 1805 on their commitment to helping veterans and to public
service and extend to all best wishes for a memorable 60th
anniversary celebration; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the post as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 24, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate