By:  Giddings                                          H.R. No. 370
       73R6139 PFG-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor
    1-2  the Metropolitan Dallas Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta
    1-3  Sorority, Inc., and the participants in the organization's
    1-4  successful Summit III program; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, The Summit III program involves high school-age
    1-6  African-American men in educational, career-oriented, and
    1-7  self-esteem building activities that encourage both their positive
    1-8  participation in society and pride in their communities, heritage,
    1-9  and culture; currently 32 young men from Dallas high schools
   1-10  Lincoln, Madison, South Oak Cliff, and Kimball are enrolled in the
   1-11  program; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, A key component of Summit III is the invaluable
   1-13  contributions of local businessmen, professionals, and public
   1-14  employees who share their knowledge and experience with the young
   1-15  men, serving as positive role models and as trusted advisors; and
   1-16        WHEREAS, Since 1992, Summit III participants have attended a
   1-17  number of useful workshops focusing on career education,
   1-18  communication, and motivation, as well as a seminar on AIDS and sex
   1-19  education, and a popular three-day camp retreat at Lake Sharon; and
   1-20        WHEREAS, On their visit to the State Capitol, program
   1-21  participants will have an opportunity to study the legislative
   1-22  process, meet with their representative, and dine at nearby Scholz
   1-23  Garten; and
   1-24        WHEREAS, By taking part in the Summit III program, these
    2-1  young men have taken great strides toward achieving a brighter
    2-2  future and, together with the many dedicated professionals and the
    2-3  members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., who make this
    2-4  worthwhile program possible, they are making a positive difference
    2-5  in their community that is indeed deserving of special legislative
    2-6  recognition; now, therefore, be it
    2-7        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
    2-8  Legislature hereby commend the Metropolitan Dallas Alumni Chapter
    2-9  of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and the young men of Summit
   2-10  III and welcome them on their visit to the State Capitol; and, be
   2-11  it further
   2-12        RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
   2-13  for the Metropolitan Dallas Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta
   2-14  Sorority, Inc., as an expression of high regard by the Texas House
   2-15  of Representatives.