SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 458

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Incorporated, 
on the occasion of its 37th Southwestern Regional Conference, 
which takes place in Dallas April 4 through 6, 2003; and
	WHEREAS, A professional organization of women in the
field of education, the National Sorority of Phi Delta
Kappa, Incorporated, was founded in April of 1923, in
Jersey City, New Jersey, by Gladys Merritt and seven other 
teachers; it was officially incorporated in May of 1923; and
	WHEREAS, Chapters were later established along the east 
coast and across the United States, as well as in Liberia, West 
Africa; currently, the organization is comprised of 120 chapters 
in five regions of our nation and enjoys a membership of 4,000; 
and
	WHEREAS, The goals of the sorority are to stimulate the 
professional growth of teachers, foster a true spirit of 
sisterhood, promote the highest ideals of the teaching 
profession, and encourage the development of our youths' 
potential; and
	WHEREAS, The members of this inspiring organization uplift 
their fellow teachers and strive to help children, youths, and 
adults cope with today's problems while preparing them for 
tomorrow; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend the National Sorority of 
Phi Delta Kappa, Incorporated, for the devoted service its 
members have rendered as educators and extend best wishes for a 
successful conference; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared
for the organization 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 March 27, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate