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This concurrent resolution honors His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, who became the first American citizen to be elected Pope on May 8, 2025, when Cardinal Robert Francis Prevest was selected by the College of Cardinals. The resolution highlights Pope Leo XIV's lifelong commitment to service, including his time serving on the Board of Directors at Cascia Hall Preparatory School in Tulsa, Oklahoma from 1999 to 2001. The document emphasizes that his election is a historic milestone not only for the Catholic Church but also for Americans, representing a moment of pride that showcases American values of religious freedom and global leadership. The resolution praises Pope Leo XIV for his consistent commitment to human dignity, strong family values, and service to those in need, and frames his leadership as a voice of clarity and conviction in a complex world. Ultimately, the Oklahoma House of Representatives and Senate officially commend Pope Leo XIV, recognizing his leadership and connection to the state, and resolve to send copies of the resolution to the Apostolic Nunciature of the Holy See in Washington, D.C. and to Cascia Hall Preparatory School.