By: Turner S.R. No. 1188 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes great 1-3 pleasure in recognizing the Sam Houston State University Chapter 1-4 of Phi Delta Kappa on the occasion of its 25th anniversary; and 1-5 WHEREAS, An honor society for professional educators, the 1-6 chapter was installed on the campus of Sam Houston State University 1-7 on July 16, 1970, and has made significant contributions to the 1-8 university and to educators in Walker and surrounding counties; and 1-9 WHEREAS, The 150 members in Phi Delta Kappa represent public 1-10 school educators, counselors, librarians, university faculty, 1-11 education service center consultants, specialists, teachers in 1-12 criminal correctional facilities, graduate students, and other 1-13 educational professionals; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Members of Phi Delta Kappa pledge to promote the 1-15 scientific study of education, to foster the profession of teaching, 1-16 to advance the field of knowledge and a liberal culture, and to 1-17 uphold the ethical ideals of a life of service; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Since its installment, the Phi Delta Kappa Chapter 1-19 at Sam Houston State University has developed and grown into an 1-20 affiliate with an established tradition of accomplishment; and 1-21 WHEREAS, The primary focus of the chapter is planning six 1-22 educational programs each year for the membership; other chapter 1-23 projects include member participation in annual leadership training 2-1 and travel seminars supporting the national Educational Foundation 2-2 and planning special institutes and research projects; now, 2-3 therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-5 74th Legislature, hereby commend the Sam Houston State University 2-6 Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa as it celebrates its 25th anniversary 2-7 and congratulate its members for their notable contributions to 2-8 the field of education; and, be it further 2-9 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-10 chapter as an expression of the appreciation and high regard of 2-11 the Texas Senate. 2-12 ______________________________________ 2-13 President of the Senate 2-14 I hereby certify that the above 2-15 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-16 on May 25, 1995. 2-17 ______________________________________ 2-18 Secretary of the Senate 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 Member, Texas Senate