Bill > SC523

This Concurrent Resolution commemorates and celebrates the 150th anniversary of Saint Joseph Catholic School in Jackson, Mississippi, acknowledging its founding in 1870 and its continuous operation since then. The resolution highlights the school's mission of providing a college preparatory education rooted in Catholic tradition, emphasizing academic excellence, hard work, community service, and collaboration with parents. It traces the school's history from its humble beginnings to its current campus in Madison, Mississippi, detailing its growth, facilities, and the dedication of its staff and the Sisters of Mercy who initially staffed it. The resolution also recognizes the school's significant community contributions, including fundraising for children's hospitals, extensive volunteer service, athletic achievements, and journalistic awards, ultimately extending the best wishes of the Mississippi Legislature to the school community on this milestone occasion.