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HOUSE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, National Catholic Schools Week, the annual 
3celebration of Catholic education in the United States, began 
4in 1974; it begins on the last Sunday in January and runs all 
5week; and
  
 
6    WHEREAS, Schools typically observe the annual celebration 
7with masses, open houses, and other activities for students, 
8families, parishioners, and community members; through these 
9events, schools focus on the value Catholic education provides 
10to young people and its contributions to churches, communities, 
11and the nation; and
  
 
12    WHEREAS, The theme for National Catholic Schools Week 2019 
13was "Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed"; the theme 
14encompasses the core values that can be found in Catholic 
15schools across the country; and
  
 
16    WHEREAS, Catholic Schools in Illinois are recognized for 
17their academic excellence and their ability to provide students 
18with an exceptional scholastic experience; In Illinois, 
19Catholic schools like St. Philip Neri instill the core values 
20of mercy, integrity, and service that results in graduates 
21being well prepared for secondary education and lifelong 
22learning; and
  
 
 
 
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1    WHEREAS, St. Philip Neri has been a strong presence in the 
2South Shore Community since it first opened in 1913; its 
3mission is to provide a high-quality 21st century Catholic 
4STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) 
5education to children of diverse religious affiliations; and
  
 
6    WHEREAS, St. Philip Neri School is prepared to carry on its 
7mission in timely and relevant ways, while continuing to teach 
8and nurture students in a strong curriculum; therefore, be it
  
 
9    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 
10HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 
11we commend Catholic schools in Illinois as they teach students 
12to become future leaders, faith-filled disciples, and enriched 
13citizens of their communities, and we recognize St. Philip Neri 
14for the role it plays in the Catholic education of students in 
15Illinois; and be it further
  
 
16    RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be 
17presented to St. Philip Neri School.