House unanimously approves resolution honoring Catholic schools

Published: 2007-01-24

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The House of Representatives unanimously passed a resolution Jan. 23 praising Catholic schools "for their ongoing contributions to education and for the key role they play in promoting and ensuring a brighter, stronger future for this nation." The vote was 428-0 in favor of H.R. 51, sponsored by Rep. Daniel Lipinski, D-Ill., and co-sponsored by 73 other members of the House. "I understand how important Catholic schools are in providing a spiritual, moral and intellectual foundation for students," Lipinski said in a statement. "My 12 years of Catholic education in the Chicago Archdiocese provided me with the knowledge, discipline, desire to serve and love of learning that enabled me to become a teacher before I was elected to Congress." The resolution was approved less than a week before the start of Catholic Schools Week, Jan. 28-Feb. 3 this year.

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