2025S0342-3 05/09/25
By: Zaffirini S.R. No. 528
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Mary Help of Christians School in Laredo on the grand
occasion of its 90th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, In 1935 a group of Salesian Sisters of Saint John
Bosco fled violence and persecution in Mexico and found a
permanent home for their order in the City of Laredo, where they
opened a school on Houston Street; the school opened with six
pupils, and it quickly grew to serve more students in neighboring
parishes before it moved into its current location on Del Mar
Boulevard in 1963; and
WHEREAS, Accredited by the Texas Education Agency, Mary
Help of Christians School now serves more than 430 students and
maintains a reputation for educational excellence in Laredo;
successful fund-raising efforts over the years have resulted in
the addition of classrooms as well as expansion of valuable
educational resources that ensures the school's ability to
provide an enriching environment for learning and spiritual
development for many years to come; and
WHEREAS, Mary Help of Christians School faithfully honors
Saint John Bosco's mission to empower youth with a joyful vision
and hope for a better world while preparing them to become
well-educated, productive citizens with a global perspective;
all who contribute to its success are truly deserving of
recognition for their commitment to upholding the quality and
presence of this highly respected, historic Catholic institution
in Laredo; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby commend the administrators, educators, and
staff of Mary Help of Christians School in Laredo and extend to
them congratulations on 90 years of success and best wishes for
the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the school as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.