SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 630
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize the Pharr Oratory of Saint Philip Neri School System on
	the occasion of its 30th anniversary; and
	WHEREAS, The first school of the Pharr Oratory of Saint
	Philip Neri School System was founded in 1983 in a home in Pharr
	by the religious community of the Pharr Oratory of Pontifical
	Right; the mission of the school system is to promote the
	formation of Christian character, Catholic lay leadership, and
	community service by integrating the gospel message with a
	liberal arts educational program in the spirit of joy of Saint
	Philip Neri; and
	WHEREAS, The system offers a dual-language education in an
	atmosphere rich in tradition, celebration, and history; its more
	than 700 students are taught by a dedicated faculty who work to
	instill in them a sense of pride and a lifelong love of learning; and
	WHEREAS, The system has adapted to the challenges of
	today's educational environment by instituting its own online
	distance education school through Texas Virtual Schools; it was
	recognized in 2010 with an award for Outstanding Commitment to
	Excellence and Innovation in Distance Education for an
	Organization; and
	WHEREAS, The Pharr Oratory of Saint Philip Neri School
	System has for 30 years played a profound role in helping
	students prepare for a complex and changing world, and it is truly
	deserving of recognition upon reaching this milestone in its
	history; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
	83rd Legislature, hereby commend the students, faculty, and
	staff of the Pharr Oratory of Saint Philip Neri School System on
	their commitment to excellence in education and extend to them
	best wishes on the occasion of the system's 30th anniversary;
	and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	the school system as an expression of esteem from the
	Texas Senate.
	Lucio
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on April 10, 2013.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate