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This resolution honors the Most Reverend Daniel Cardinal DiNardo for his service as Pastor of the Day on February 12, 2025, and recognizes his extensive contributions to the Catholic Church. The resolution highlights Cardinal DiNardo's significant career, including his tenure as archbishop of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston from 2006 to 2025, where he led over two million Catholics and guided 430 priests across nearly 150 parishes and 50 schools. It also notes his important international roles, such as serving as a cardinal elector in the 2013 papal conclave that selected Pope Francis, being vice president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, and holding positions on various pontifical councils. The document details his extensive educational background, including studies at multiple seminaries and universities in the United States and Rome, and his prior service in Pittsburgh and Sioux City before coming to Texas. The resolution formally honors Cardinal DiNardo, expressing appreciation for his years of service, and calls for an official copy of the resolution to be prepared for him as a gesture of respect from the Texas House of Representatives.

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