SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 351
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Military Ministry of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Catholic Church in Selma, Texas, a Christ-centered ministry of
parishioners serving the spiritual and personal needs of members
of the military, veterans, and their families; and
WHEREAS, The Military Ministry was founded in July 2011 and
now consists of more than 200 active members, composed of
veterans and non-veterans alike; and
WHEREAS, The Military Ministry participates in funerals of
deceased parishioners who are veterans at the request of their
families; and
WHEREAS, The church recognizes all military personnel and
their spouses at each Mass on the second weekend of the month, and
they are honored at a fellowship social afterwards; and
WHEREAS, The Military Ministry maintains a photographic
recognition board, proudly displayed in the pastoral center,
that depicts all members of the armed forces who are in some
manner connected with the church; and
WHEREAS, The ministry plays an active role in Veterans Day
and Memorial Day programs in the greater San Antonio community;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby congratulate Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Catholic Church Military Ministry for its great success in
serving the religious and spiritual needs of military members,
veterans, and their families; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church Military
Ministry as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Campbell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 19, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate