H.R. No. 68 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The 75th anniversary of the Alpha Kappa Omega 
Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., provides a fitting 
opportunity to recognize the many noteworthy achievements of this 
fine organization; and
	WHEREAS, This momentous occasion will be celebrated on 
October 17, 2003, at the Inter-Continental Houston Hotel; featured 
guests are Linda Marie White, national president of Alpha Kappa 
Alpha Sorority, Inc.; Shirley Fisher, south central regional 
director of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; and Hazel Hainesworth 
Young, the only living founder of the Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter; and
	WHEREAS, Founded in 1928, Alpha Kappa Omega remains steadfast 
in its commitment to the founders' ideals; building on a 
75-year-long legacy of civic, cultural, and charitable projects, 
this chapter's current 450-person membership continues to 
contribute to programs in the Houston area that enhance education, 
physical and mental health, economic development, political 
awareness, the African-American family, and the fine arts;  and
	WHEREAS, Alpha Kappa Omega has over the years positively 
influenced the lives of countless individuals, and it is a distinct 
pleasure to commend this outstanding organization for its 75 years 
of service to the Houston community; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate the Alpha 
Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc., on its 75th 
anniversary and commend its members for their extraordinary civic 
contributions; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Alpha Kappa Omega as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Dutton

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 68 was adopted by the House on 
September 22, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House