[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 126 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 126

Commemorating the 150\th\ anniversary of the arrival of the Sisters of 
                     the Sacred Hearts in Hawai`i.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              May 4, 2009

   Mr. Inouye (for himself, Mr. Akaka, and Mr. Kerry) submitted the 
        following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Commemorating the 150\th\ anniversary of the arrival of the Sisters of 
                     the Sacred Hearts in Hawai`i.

Whereas the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts, also known as the Sisters of the 
        Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, in 2009 are 
        celebrating the 150\th\ anniversary of their arrival in Hawai`i on May 
        4, 1859, to provide Catholic education to the children of Hawai`i;
Whereas, during the past 150 years, through the devotion and dedication of the 
        Sisters of the Sacred Hearts, thousands of youth in Hawai`i, California, 
        Massachusetts, and New Jersey have received the benefit of a well-
        rounded education based on Christian principles and moral living at the 
        following educational institutions: Sacred Hearts Convent at Fort 
        Street, Honolulu; Sacred Hearts Academy, Kaimuki, Honolulu; St. Anthony 
        Home, Kalihi, Honolulu; Sacred Hearts Convent, Nuuanu, Honolulu; St. 
        Theresa School, Honolulu; Our Lady of Peace School, Honolulu; Immaculate 
        Conception School, Lihue, Kauai; St. Patrick School, Kaimuki, Honolulu; 
        Maria Regina School, Gardena, California; Bishop Amat High School, West 
        Covina, California; Sacred Hearts Academy, Fairhaven, Massachusetts; St. 
        Joseph School, Fairhaven, Massachusetts; Sacred Hearts School, 
        Fairhaven, Massachusetts; and St. Andrew School, Avenel, New Jersey;
Whereas, during the past 101 years, the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts have served 
        communities in Fairhaven, Fall River, and Mt. Rainier, Massachusetts, 
        and in Avenel, New Jersey, and continue to serve communities in 
        Fairhaven, Massachusetts;
Whereas, during the past 50 years, the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts have served 
        communities in Gardena, West Covina, and San Bernardino, California, and 
        in Artesia, New Mexico, and continue to serve communities in Artesia, 
        New Mexico; and
Whereas the people of the United States wish to convey their sincerest 
        appreciation to the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts for their service and 
        devotion: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) recognizes the 150\th\ anniversary of the arrival of 
        the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts in Hawai`i; and
            (2) honors and praises the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts 
        Pacific Province for their good works in the education of the 
        youth of the United States and in service to the people of 
        Hawai`i, California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New Mexico, 
        and for the Sisters' pursuit of educational, social, and 
        economic equality of all persons.
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