H.R. No. 154



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Elinor Sedberry Jackson of Dallas was deservedly 
recognized for 50 years of dedicated service to Alpha Kappa Alpha 
Sorority, Inc., and to her community on June 12, 2004; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Dallas, Ms. Jackson earned a bachelor's 
degree from Bishop College in Marshall and pursued advanced studies 
in guidance and counseling at Prairie View A&M University and in 
education at North Texas State University; she retired from the 
Dallas Independent School District after 32 years of service; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Jackson was initiated into Alpha Xi Omega 
Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., in 1954 and has served 
the chapter in numerous leadership positions over the years, 
including secretary, Founders' Day chair, Devotion Committee 
chair, and Sisterly Yours Committee cochair; she has also 
volunteered her time and energy to various other committees and 
chapter activities; and
	WHEREAS, A lady of poise and conviction, Ms. Jackson is 
affiliated with the Dallas Council of Garden Clubs, Top Ladies of 
Distinction, Inc., the Wednesday Morning Study Club, the African 
American Museum, the National Teachers Association, and the Texas 
Retired Teachers Association; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout her years of service, Ms. Jackson has 
enjoyed the support of her husband, Alva C. Jackson, and the 
fellowship of Good Street Missionary Baptist Church, where she 
serves in the Sunday school, the Deacons' Wives Missionary Society, 
prayer groups, and the bereavement ministry; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan exemplifies the finest 
qualities of public service, and she is most deserving of special 
recognition for her five decades of contributions and achievements; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Elinor Sedberry Jackson for her 50 years 
of effort in behalf of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and extend 
to her sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Jackson as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                 Jones of Dallas

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 154 was adopted by the House on 
February 17, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House