By Dutton H.R. No. 616 76R11669 GMW-F R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., has faithfully 1-2 served communities throughout the nation with a tradition of 1-3 excellence spanning nearly nine decades, and the Texas House of 1-4 Representatives is pleased to honor this fine organization on the 1-5 notable occasion of its 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 fraternity 1-14 established its Guide Right-National Service Program, which 1-15 enables members to provide youth with inspiration and companionship 1-16 and serve as positive role models, thus turning young people away 1-17 from negative influences and leading them down the path of success 1-18 and achievement toward a bright and promising future; and 1-19 WHEREAS, With their energetic volunteer efforts, the men who 1-20 participate in this exemplary fraternal organization have made a 1-21 positive and lasting difference in the lives of many young Texans, 1-22 and it is indeed fitting that this outstanding organization receive 1-23 legislative recognition on this significant occasion; now, 1-24 therefore, be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-2 Legislature hereby welcome Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., to the 2-3 State Capitol on the occasion of the organization's Texas 2-4 Legislative Day and commend all those who contribute their time and 2-5 energies to the continuing success of this invaluable organization; 2-6 and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-8 prepared for Kappa Alpha Psi as an expression of high regard by the 2-9 Texas House of Representatives.