88R31904 CJM-D
By: Middleton S.R. No. 636
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. John
the Baptist No. 2073 in Alvin marked its 50th anniversary on May 3,
2023; and
WHEREAS, Catholic Daughters of the Americas is one of the
oldest and largest organizations of Catholic women in the Americas
with nearly 63,000 members in 1,150 courts; CDA Court St. John the
Baptist was chartered on June 1, 1973, and is sponsored by St. John
the Baptist Catholic Church in Alvin; it also covers Sacred Heart of
Jesus Catholic Church in Manvel; starting out with 40 charter
members, the organization has since grown to encompass a thriving
membership of more than 120; and
WHEREAS, Each year, CDA St. John the Baptist holds two large
events that raise money to support various ministries and nonprofit
agencies; at the local level, the organization awards scholarships
to area Catholic school students and helps fund the Women's Center
of Brazoria County, Archangels of Texas, and Military Moms and
Wives of Brazoria County, among many other groups; moreover, the
court donates supplies, time, and funds to a number of state CDA
initiatives, including Habitat for Humanity, Texas Disaster Relief
Fund, and Missionaries of Mercy projects, and it provides financial
support to various national projects and charities; and
WHEREAS, True to its mission, CDA St. John the Baptist has
made a lasting and positive difference in Brazoria County and
beyond, and it is indeed a pleasure to honor the organization on
this important milestone in its rich history; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby commemorate the 50th anniversary of Catholic Daughters of
the Americas Court St. John the Baptist No. 2073 in Alvin and
extend to all those associated with the organization sincere best
wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the court as an expression of high regard by the Texas
Senate.