Texas legislation · 89th Legislature 2nd Special Session
Texas HR149: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Cathedral High School in El Paso.
Status: Passed both chambers, September 3, 2025
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, September 3, 2025:
89(2) HR 149 - Enrolled version - Bill Text H.R. No. 149 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Cathedral High School in El Paso is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025; and WHEREAS, Founded by the Brothers of the Christian Schools Catholic teaching order, Cathedral High School opened its doors on September 8, 1925, under the leadership of Principal Brother Ernest Cocagne, Brother Edward Bernard, and Brother Charles Frieden; by 1933, the school's enrollment had grown from 45 to 200 students, and it continued to operate out of the El Paso Community Center alongside a separate grade school until acquiring sole use of the facility in 1940; and WHEREAS, Cathedral experienced significant financial decline during the 1960s, leading the Brothers of the Christian Schools to order the departure of its members; despite the directive, Brothers Stephen Tessandier and Amedy Long, as well as many others, chose to stay and revitalize the school alongside Bishop Sidney Metzger and a dedicated coalition of parents, alumni, and community members; their efforts were successful, and by the 1980s, the institution was the only all-boys private religious school remaining in El Paso; and WHEREAS, Over the course of the ensuing decades, Cathedral developed a reputation for academic excellence through an innovative dual-enrollment program and a variety of educational partnerships; today, the school is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese …
Sponsors
- Joseph Moody (D, HD-078) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Reported enrolled
- : Adopted
- : Laid before the House
- : Placed on Congrat. & Memorial Res. Calendar
- : Rules suspended
- : Referred to Local & Consent Calendars
- : Filed
Subjects: Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary, CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL (EP6R8)
Common questions
- What is HR149?
- HR149 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature 2nd Special Session): Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Cathedral High School in El Paso.
- What is the status of HR149?
- Passed both chambers as of September 3, 2025. Latest action: Reported enrolled (September 3, 2025).
- Who sponsored HR149?
- Joseph Moody (D, HD-078).
- Where is the official record for HR149?
- On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=892&Bill=HR00149
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