SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 683
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the members of Our Lady of the Rivers Court 2376 of the
Catholic Daughters of the Americas on the occasion of the court's
25th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, The Catholic Daughters of the Americas
organization was established in 1903 and is one of the oldest and
largest organizations of Catholic women in the Americas; and
WHEREAS, Our Lady of the Rivers Court 2376 was founded on
March 22, 1992, at Sacred Heart Parish in Three Rivers, Texas;
Sheryl Henry played an instrumental role in forming the local court,
and she helped guide the organization as its first regent; and
WHEREAS, Today, the court has 32 members, several of whom
represent the second or third generation of their families among
the membership, and together, they uphold the national
organization's motto of "Unity and Charity"; and
WHEREAS, Members of Our Lady of the Rivers Court 2376 give
of their time and talent to serve their parish and their
community; among their many contributions, they help plan key
church functions, award scholarships to local high school
seniors, and gather donations for nursing homes and local
charities; and
WHEREAS, The Catholic Daughters of the Americas are united
in service by their faith, and the members of Our Lady of the
Rivers Court 2376 reach out with helping hands to tend to the
parish, the community, and those in need; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend the members of Our Lady of the Rivers
Court 2376 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas for their
many contributions to the community and extend to them
congratulations on the court's 25th anniversary; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the court as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 26, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate