Bill Text: TX HR1149 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Welcoming members of the Texas Catholic Conference to the State Capitol on April 6, 2011.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-05-21 - Reported enrolled [HR1149 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-HR1149-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 1149

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A delegation from the Texas Catholic Conference is
visiting the State Capitol on April 6, 2011, and this occasion
provides a fitting opportunity to recognize the group and the many
contributions it is making to communities across Texas; and
WHEREAS, The statewide association of the 15 Roman Catholic
Dioceses of Texas, the Texas Catholic Conference oversees the
ministries of the Catholic Church in the Lone Star State, which is
home to about 6.7 million members of the faith; and
WHEREAS, Initiatives supported by the conference include
Respect Life, which provides assistance to women facing crisis
pregnancies, and Catholic Charities, a network of social service
organizations that work to support families, reduce poverty, and
build communities; and
WHEREAS, Across the state, 78,000 students attend Catholic
schools, which emphasize moral development, service to others,
stewardship, and leadership skills, while more than 375,000
children participate in Catholic religious education; Catholic
Family Life Ministries provides marriage preparation and marriage
enrichment programs, and Catholic chaplains provide pastoral care
for men and women interned in the Texas justice system; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Catholic Conference is addressing issues
of vital importance not only to the state's Catholic population but
also to all Texans, and its efforts are easing the burdens of many
individuals and contributing to the building of strong, healthy
families; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby welcome members of the Texas Catholic Conference
to the State Capitol and extend to them sincere best wishes for a
memorable and informative visit to Austin; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the conference as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Madden
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1149 was adopted by the House on May
19, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House