TITLE: Commemorating the 85th anniversary of Cathedral High School in El Paso.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the 85th anniversary of Cathedral High School in El Paso.

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WHEREAS, Cathedral High School in El Paso is celebrating its 85th anniversary with a gala on May 7, 2011; and WHEREAS, The only Catholic, all-boys high school in the city, Cathedral High School was founded by the De La Salle Christian Brothers in 1925; the school offers its students a faith-based education that prepares them to succeed in college and the world at large; more than 5,000 young men have graduated from Cathedral since it opened its doors, and many of the school's alumni have gone on to become leaders in the community and in their professions; and WHEREAS, Guided by its mission "to teach minds and touch hearts," Cathedral High School provides its students with a first-rate academic curriculum, combined with moral and spiritual instruction grounded in Catholic teachings; in 2006 the school launched the Center for Advanced Studies, which enables students to take college-level classes on campus and earn up to 30 college credits before graduating; Cathedral students also enjoy opportunities to participate in sports and other extracurricular activities, and each year they volunteer their time in the community; and WHEREAS, "La Cate," as the school is affectionately known, draws students from Juarez as well as El Paso, and the fellowship that they experience has helped to foster understanding and cooperation between the border cities; and WHEREAS, For 85 years, Cathedral High School has contributed to the academic and spiritual growth of its students, producing young men of conscience and compassion, and the tradition of excellence it has established is truly worthy of recognition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the 85th anniversary of Cathedral High School and extend to all those associated with the school sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Cathedral High School as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Marquez Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1110 was adopted by the House on April 14, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House