; Whereas the week of January 28, 2024, to February 3, 2024, has been designated as National Catholic Schools Week by the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops; Whereas, this year, National Catholic Schools Week marks a significant milestone and celebrates its 50th anniversary, having been first established in 1974; and Whereas the theme for National Catholic Schools Week 2024 is Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community which reflects the fact that Catholic schools, united in their faith, expand beyond the walls of the classroom to envelop the parents and families of students as integral parts of the school community: Now, therefore, be it