H.R. No. 485 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity has faithfully served 1-2 communities throughout the nation with a tradition of excellence 1-3 spanning more than 80 years, and the Texas House of Representatives 1-4 is pleased to honor this fine organization on the notable occasion 1-5 of its second annual Texas Legislative Day; and 1-6 WHEREAS, When the fraternity was organized on the campus of 1-7 Indiana University in 1911, the founders of Kappa Alpha Psi sought 1-8 to unite men from every ethnic and religious background who shared 1-9 the common values of honor, patriotism, achievement, and service; 1-10 today, members maintain that same unity as they continually strive 1-11 to serve those in need; and 1-12 WHEREAS, With purpose and determination, Kappa Alpha Psi has 1-13 sought to mend many societal ills; to this end, the Guide 1-14 Right-National Service Program, which was established by Kappa 1-15 Alpha Psi, works through fraternity volunteers to provide youth 1-16 with inspiration and companionship, serving as positive role models 1-17 to turn young people away from negative influences and lead them 1-18 down the path of success and achievement toward a bright and 1-19 promising future; and 1-20 WHEREAS, With their energetic volunteer efforts, the men who 1-21 participate in this exemplary fraternal organization have made a 1-22 positive and lasting difference in the lives of many young Texans, 1-23 and it is indeed fitting that this outstanding organization receive 1-24 legislative recognition on this significant occasion; now, 2-1 therefore, be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-3 Legislature hereby welcome Kappa Alpha Psi to the State Capitol on 2-4 the occasion of the organization's second annual Texas Legislative 2-5 Day and commend all those who contribute their time and energies to 2-6 the continuing success of this invaluable organization; and, be it 2-7 further 2-8 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-9 prepared for Kappa Alpha Psi as an expression of high regard by the 2-10 Texas House of Representatives.