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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 Oretta B. Johnson, a 50-year member of Delta Sigma |
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Theta Sorority, Incorporated, who is being honored by the Dallas |
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Alumnae Chapter at its Frederica Chase Dodd Founders Day |
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Celebration on February 4, 2023; and |
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WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was founded in 1913 on |
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the campus of Howard University; the organization strives to |
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promote academic excellence, provide scholarships, improve |
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communities, support the underserved, and encourage civic and |
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political awareness and participation in the establishment of |
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sound public policy; and |
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WHEREAS, Oretta was inducted into Zeta Eta Chapter of |
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority in 1973 at University of North Texas; |
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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, Oretta is truly deserving of recognition for her |
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longtime membership in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and for the |
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important role she has played in helping the Dallas Alumnae |
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Chapter carry out its mission of empowering people and making a |
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difference in the Dallas community; 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 Oretta B. Johnson on her many |
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achievements and extend to her congratulations on being honored |
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by the Dallas Alumnae Chapter as a 50-year member of Delta Sigma |
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Theta Sorority; 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. |