SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 636
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 State of Texas, 88th
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 from the
Texas Senate.
Middleton
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 23, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate