Recognizing Mary Help of Christians School the occasion of its 90th anniversary.

89(R) SR 528 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 528

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.

Zaffirini

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the

above Resolution was adopted by

the Senate on May 15, 2025.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate