TITLE: Recognizing Our Lady of the Rivers Court 2376 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas on the occasion of its 25th anniversary.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Our Lady of the Rivers Court 2376 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas on the occasion of its 25th anniversary.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the members of Our Lady of the Rivers Court 2376 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas on the occasion of the court's 25th anniversary; and WHEREAS, The Catholic Daughters of the Americas organization was established in 1903 and is one of the oldest and largest organizations of Catholic women in the Americas; and WHEREAS, Our Lady of the Rivers Court 2376 was founded on March 22, 1992, at Sacred Heart Parish in Three Rivers, Texas; Sheryl Henry played an instrumental role in forming the local court, and she helped guide the organization as its first regent; and WHEREAS, Today, the court has 32 members, several of whom represent the second or third generation of their families among the membership, and together, they uphold the national organization's motto of "Unity and Charity"; and WHEREAS, Members of Our Lady of the Rivers Court 2376 give of their time and talent to serve their parish and their community; among their many contributions, they help plan key church functions, award scholarships to local high school seniors, and gather donations for nursing homes and local charities; and WHEREAS, The Catholic Daughters of the Americas are united in service by their faith, and the members of Our Lady of the Rivers Court 2376 reach out with helping hands to tend to the parish, the community, and those in need; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby commend the members of Our Lady of the Rivers Court 2376 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas for their many contributions to the community and extend to them congratulations on the court's 25th anniversary; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the court as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Zaffirini President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 26, 2017.