78R8967 JNC-D

By:  Jones of Dallas                                              H.R. No. 573



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Waco's Gamma Upsilon chapter of the National 
Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa is holding its Spring/Black History 
Scholarship Banquet, and this occasion provides a fitting 
opportunity to reflect on the accomplishments of this outstanding 
organization; and
	WHEREAS, The National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, 
Incorporated, formed in 1923, is a professional organization of 
teachers dedicated to the task of educating the youth of America and 
equipping students with skills to successfully overcome problems; 
the group, which currently has 134 chapters and more than 4,000 
members, meets the needs of African-American educators by 
stimulating professional growth among teachers and promoting the 
highest ideals of the teaching profession; and
	WHEREAS, Chartered in 1975, the Gamma Upsilon chapter 
actively participates at the local, regional, and national levels 
of Phi Delta Kappa, working to carry out the aims of the sorority 
and incorporating the five-point program of the sorority; and
	WHEREAS, Since its founding, the Gamma Upsilon chapter of Phi 
Delta Kappa has remained committed to the future of education and 
the development and encouragement of students and educators alike, 
and it is a great pleasure to honor all those associated with this 
notable group at this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize the Gamma Upsilon chapter of the 
National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa on the occasion of the 
Spring/Black History Scholarship Banquet and extend to every member 
sincere best wishes for success in the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.