Senate Resolution No. 125 recognizes the Most Reverend Bishop Joe Steve Vsquez for his recent appointment as Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston by Pope Francis. A native of Stamford, Texas, Archbishop-Designate Vsquez has been a significant figure in the Catholic Diocese of Austin since 2010, where he has served over 700,000 Catholics across 25 Central Texas counties. His educational background includes a bachelor's degree in theology from the University of Saint Thomas in Houston and a licentiate in sacred theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. He has held various roles within the church, including pastor, parochial vicar, and auxiliary bishop, and has been recognized for his dedication to ministering to families and young adults.

The resolution commends Archbishop-Designate Vsquez for his decades of exemplary spiritual leadership and expresses best wishes for his success in his new role, which he will officially assume on March 25, 2025. The Texas Senate acknowledges his commitment to the Catholic community and his mission to promote future Catholic leaders. A copy of the resolution will be prepared as a token of esteem from the Texas Senate.