H.R. No. 122



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Phi Theta Kappa is the largest honor society in 
American higher education and the Texas region of this esteemed 
organization is providing important services for members in the 
Lone Star State; and
	WHEREAS, In 1929, the American Association of Community 
Colleges recognized Phi Theta Kappa as the official honor society 
for two-year colleges, and in 2000 the Association of College Honor 
Societies recognized the organization as the general scholarship 
honor society serving associate degree granting institutions; and
	WHEREAS, The goal of this notable honor society is to 
recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college 
students by providing opportunities for the development of 
leadership and service, creating an intellectual climate for 
exchange of ideas and ideals, and stimulating interest in 
continuing academic excellence; and
	WHEREAS, Today the group boasts more than 1.3 million members 
and 1,100 chapters located throughout the U.S., Canada, Germany, 
and Japan; the complement of services, innovative programs, and 
membership benefits offered by Phi Theta Kappa are exemplary among 
honor societies; and
	WHEREAS, The Texas Region of Phi Theta Kappa includes 83 
chapters from across the Lone Star State, with 8,672 members 
inducted in 2002 alone; this group has exhibited a strong 
commitment to furthering the Phi Theta Kappa goals, and for their 
leadership they are indeed deserving of recognition; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend the Texas regional members, officers, 
and advisors of Phi Theta Kappa for their dedication to academic 
excellence and extend to them best wishes for a happy and successful 
future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the Texas Region of Phi Theta Kappa as an expression of 
high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Berman

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 122 was adopted by the House on 
February 5, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House