A resolution supporting the contributions of Catholic schools in the United States.

SRES 17 is a symbolic Senate resolution supporting National Catholic Schools Week 2023. It recognizes Catholic schools' contributions to U.S. education, highlighting their role in serving 1.7 million students - including 21.5% from racial minorities and 18.6% from Hispanic backgrounds - with a 98.9% graduation rate and 85.2% college attendance. The resolution formally endorses the week's theme "Faith. Excellence. Service" and applauds Catholic schools for providing affordable, values-based education. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new policies or funding but publicly acknowledges these schools' impact on communities.