SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 130



	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 

recognize Sybil Haydel Morial on the occasion of her retirement 

from Xavier University of Louisiana; and

	WHEREAS, Sybil Morial has worked to advance civil rights 

and has shown an unwavering commitment to improving the quality 

of life in New Orleans; and

	WHEREAS, After receiving a bachelor's degree and a master's 

degree in education from Boston University, Sybil returned home 

to New Orleans and became involved in the emerging civil rights 

movement; and

	WHEREAS, She energetically worked for numerous 

organizations, including the Urban League of Greater New Orleans 

and the League of Women Voters; she was the founder of the 

Louisiana League of Good Government, a nonpartisan, interracial 

women's organization devoted to guaranteeing civil liberties and 

full participation in government for all Louisiana citizens; and

	WHEREAS, Sybil has been a part of the administrative staff 

of Xavier University for 26 years; she began as director of 

special services, next became an associate dean of the Drexel 

Center, and finally served as associate vice president for 

external affairs; and

	WHEREAS, Her work at the university, the Amistad Research 

Center, and other organizations has earned her awards and 

accolades, including the Torch of Liberty Award from the 

Anti-Defamation League, the Links' Woman of the Year award, and 

the Weiss Award of the National Conference of Christians and Jews 

and many others; and

	WHEREAS, Throughout her career, Sybil Morial has been an 

inspiration and a role model for the students at Xavier University,

and she will be greatly missed by her colleagues; now, therefore, 

be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

79th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend Sybil 

Haydel Morial for her years of service to Xavier University of 

Louisiana and extend to her best wishes for the retirement years 

ahead; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 

her 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 August 19, 2005.







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    Secretary of the Senate







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     Member, Texas Senate