[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 67 (Monday, May 4, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S5085]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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   SENATE RESOLUTION 126--COMMEMORATING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 
         ARRIVAL OF THE SISTERS OF THE SACRED HEARTS IN HAWAI`I

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

                              S. Res. 126

       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 150th anniversary of their 
     arrival in Hawaii on May 4, 1859, to provide Catholic 
     education to the children of Hawaii;
       Whereas, during the past 150 years, through the devotion 
     and dedication of the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts, thousands 
     of youth in Hawaii, 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 the anniversary of the arrival of 
     the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts in Hawaii; 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 
     Hawaii, 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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