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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Pearl Soror Charles Etta Williams, a 65-year member of |
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, who is being honored by |
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Alpha Xi Omega Chapter at its Founders' Day Luncheon on February |
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11, 2023; and |
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WHEREAS, Alpha Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha |
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Sorority was established on June 6, 1929, through the efforts of |
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Florence Harlee Phelps, who also served as the chapter's first |
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president; through programs of service, the chapter has long |
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worked to encourage young women to develop high standards of |
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character and to strive for excellence in educational |
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achievement, and it annually recognizes long-standing sorority |
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members at its Founders' Day Luncheon; and |
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WHEREAS, Charles Etta was inducted into Delta Kappa |
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Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority at Bishop College in 1958; |
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over the years, she has remained a loyal member of the sorority |
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and has served as a mentor and role model to countless sisters; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Charles Etta is truly deserving of recognition |
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for her longtime membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and for |
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the important role she has played in helping Alpha Xi Omega |
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Chapter fulfill its mission of encouraging high scholastic and |
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ethical standards, promoting unity and friendship, addressing |
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problems that concern girls and women, and being of service to |
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all; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Pearl Soror Charles Etta Williams on |
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her dedicated service and her many achievements and extend to her |
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congratulations on being honored by Alpha Xi Omega Chapter of |
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority at its 2023 Founders' Day Luncheon; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |