SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 15

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, on the grand  
occasion of the sorority's 90th anniversary and the Dallas 
Alumnae Chapter's 79th anniversary; and
	WHEREAS, The sorority was founded on January 13, 1913,
at Howard University by 22 African American women; its members 
provide leadership, serve as role models for other citizens, and 
work to support human rights issues locally, nationally, and 
internationally; and
	WHEREAS, Members of the Dallas Alumnae Chapter are 
involved in activities to improve the community through such 
scholarship and leadership programs as the Frederica Chase Dodd 
and Jabberwock Scholarship Programs, Black Dollar Day, the
Betty Shabazz Academy, the Young Artists Renaissance Program, 
Talent Achievement Scholarship Personality, and the Teen Town 
Hall Leadership Program; and
	WHEREAS, The Dallas Alumnae Chapter is hosting its 
anniversary luncheon on Saturday, January 18, 2003; the 
organization is a valuable asset to the Dallas community and 
deserves recognition for its many accomplishments; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend members of the Dallas Alumnae 
Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, for their 
outstanding contributions to the Dallas community and extend 
congratulations to them on the occasion of the sorority's 
anniversary; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
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   President of the Senate
 
   I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on January 16, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate