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                                                                  H.R. No. 1551



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Delta Chi Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., is 
observing its Founder's Day celebration in Houston on May 21, 2005, 
providing a fitting occasion to reflect on the history of this 
notable organization of educators; and
	WHEREAS, The national sorority traces its roots to 1923, when 
Gladys Merritt and a group of dedicated teachers from the Jersey 
City area met to discuss the formation of an organization that would 
meet their shared objectives while offering an opportunity for 
fellowship; and
	WHEREAS, Incorporated several weeks later, Phi Delta Kappa 
recognizes its official Founder's Day on May 23, 1923; since then, 
the organization has steadily grown, and today the Delta Chi 
Chapter continues to uphold the important traditions and goals put 
forth by the group's founding members; and
	WHEREAS, In giving of their time and shared knowledge to 
benefit their peers, the members of this outstanding organization 
also contribute to the betterment of the greater community, and 
their efforts indeed merit special recognition; now, therefore, be 
it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate the Delta Chi Chapter of Phi Delta 
Kappa, Inc., on Founder's Day and extend to its members sincere best 
wishes for continued achievement; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                          Dutton

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1551 was adopted by the House on May 
17, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House