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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 615
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to extend
 1-4     a cordial welcome to the members of the Wilberforce University
 1-5     National Alumni Association, who are gathering July 25-29, 2001,
 1-6     in Houston; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, Hosted by the association's Houston Chapter, the
 1-8     estimated 500 attendees of the 2001 National Alumni Conference
 1-9     will gather at the Westin Galleria Hotel to discuss heightening
1-10     the university's visibility and enhancement of educational
1-11     opportunities for incoming students; and
1-12           WHEREAS, Founded in 1856 by the African Methodist Episcopal
1-13     Church on the site of one of the historic Underground Railroad
1-14     sites, Wilberforce has been deeply committed to providing
1-15     academically excellent higher education relevant to workplace
1-16     demands; and
1-17           WHEREAS, In keeping with this time-honored tradition, the
1-18     alumni association works diligently to attract scholars interested
1-19     in the pursuit of social, economic, and political gains; and
1-20           WHEREAS, The members of the Wilberforce University National
 2-1     Alumni Association are hardworking, dedicated men and women, and
 2-2     it is due to their allegiance that the university is the first-rate
 2-3     institution of higher learning that it is today; now, therefore, be
 2-4     it
 2-5           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-6     77th Legislature, hereby commend the Wilberforce University
 2-7     National Alumni Association Conference delegates for their many
 2-8     contributions to their alma mater and extend best wishes for a
 2-9     most enjoyable and productive conference; and, be it further
2-10           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
2-11     alumni association as a token of esteem and high regard from the
2-12     Texas Senate.
2-13                                                                   Ellis
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2-15                                          President of the Senate
2-16                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-17                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-18                                  on April 2, 2001.
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2-20                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-22                                           Member, Texas Senate