H.R. No. 290



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The San Antonio Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi 
Fraternity, Inc., hosted the 70th Southwestern Province Council in 
San Antonio in April 2006, and this event provides an ideal 
opportunity to recognize this noteworthy fraternal organization 
and its remarkable legacy of service; and
	WHEREAS, The history of Kappa Alpha Psi begins with its 
founding as a college Greek letter organization on January 5, 1911, 
by 10 young men at Indiana University in Bloomington; and
	WHEREAS, The fraternity has since grown into a global 
organization with nearly 700 chapters and thousands of members 
dedicated to the purpose of achievement; the group's female 
contingent, the Silhouettes, is also dedicated to supporting and 
promoting Kappa Alpha Psi's worthy ideals; and
	WHEREAS, This distinguished fraternal association is known 
for its rich tradition of encouraging personal excellence and 
public service through its program of leadership, mentorship, and 
guidance for young men, and it has positively impacted the lives of 
many in Texas and beyond; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend Kappa Alpha Psi 
Fraternity, Inc., and its San Antonio Alumni Chapter for the many 
significant contributions they have made to the citizens of this 
state and country.

                                                                       McClendon

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 290 was adopted by the House on May 
10, 2006, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House