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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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welcome members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, who |
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are convening on April 17, 2023, to celebrate Red and White Day at |
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the State Capitol; 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 is one of the |
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largest sororities in the United States, with more than 350,000 |
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initiated members and over 1,000 collegiate and alumnae chapters |
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around the world and numerous notable alumnae who excel as |
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leaders in their chosen fields; and |
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WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta strives to promote academic |
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excellence, provide scholarships, improve communities, support |
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the underserved, and encourage civic and political awareness and |
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participation in the establishment of sound public policy; and |
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WHEREAS, Red and White Day presents a valuable opportunity |
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for Delta Sigma Theta members to meet with legislators to share |
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and promote their goals for public policy and to participate in |
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the political process during the 88th Texas Legislature; sorors |
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will also take part in the ribbon-cutting ceremony and dedication |
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of the new Barbara Jordan State Building, named in honor of |
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former United States representative and distinguished Delta |
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Sigma Theta alumna Barbara C. Jordan; and |
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WHEREAS, Red and White Day at the State Capitol is the |
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culmination of the devoted efforts of the members of the Red and |
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White Day Planning Committee and members of the sorority's |
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national and regional leadership; the collegiate members of the |
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sorority have dedicated their efforts at Red and White Day to |
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honor the life and memory of soror Natalia Cox by advocating |
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legislation to help inform victims of domestic violence about |
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their legal rights and assist them in obtaining aid services; and |
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WHEREAS, The women of Delta Sigma Theta have done much to |
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enrich the Lone Star State and the nation through their exemplary |
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civic service, determination, and enduring commitment to serving |
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their communities, and it is indeed fitting that they receive |
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special recognition for their inspiring and transformative |
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achievements; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, hereby recognize April 17, 2023, as Red and White |
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Day at the State Capitol and extend to the members of Delta Sigma |
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Theta Sorority and to all of the day's participants best wishes |
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for a rewarding and memorable event; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of this momentous occasion. |