SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 110

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, which is 
hosting its 99th Anniversary General Convention on August 4 of 
this year; and
	WHEREAS, The first intercollegiate Greek-letter 
fraternity established for African-Americans, Alpha Phi Alpha 
Fraternity, Incorporated, was founded at Cornell University in 
1906 to serve as a study and support group for minority students 
who faced racial prejudice, both educationally and socially; and
	WHEREAS, Fraternity chapters were soon established at 
other colleges and universities, many of them historically black 
institutions, advancing the organization's principles of 
scholarship, fellowship, good character, and the uplifting of 
humanity; and
	WHEREAS, This prestigious organization counts among its 
members and alumni some of the most respected and eloquent voices 
for the advancement of civil rights; and
	WHEREAS, With a theme of "The Gateway to 100," the 99th 
Anniversary General Convention takes place in Houston, and 
attendees will celebrate the vision and leadership the 
fraternity has provided to communities across our nation and its 
philanthropic endeavors on behalf of disadvantaged people around 
the world; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Alpha Phi 
Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, for 99 years of exceptional 
service; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the fraternity as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                           Ellis




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on July 18, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate