Bill Text: TX SR636 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled


Bill Title: Recognizing Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. John the Baptist No. 2073 on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-05-23 - Reported enrolled [SR636 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-SR636-Enrolled.html
 
 
 
 
 
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
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 23, 2023.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate
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