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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 406

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased 
to recognize Janet Louise Willis Thomas for being named a
Silver Star Honoree by the Alpha Xi Omega Chapter of the
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, for 25 years of 
dedicated service; and

	WHEREAS, Janet was initiated into Alpha Xi Omega Chapter
in 1980; she earned a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in 
education from Prairie View A&M University; and

	WHEREAS, Janet has served on many sorority committees, 
including Founders' Day, Encounters, and Historically Black Colleges
and Universities; while she held the office of assistant secretary,
she designed the financial report form and sign-in roster, both 
of which are still used; and

	WHEREAS, Following the Alpha Kappa Alpha creed of 
self-fulfillment through voluntary service, Janet is a life 
member of the National and Local Alliance of Black School Educators
and the Girl Scouts of America and a member of The African American
Education Archives and History Program; and

	WHEREAS, Janet joined the Gold Star Honorees and other 
Silver Star Honorees at the Founders' Day Luncheon held
February 19, 2005; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby congratulate Janet Louise Willis Thomas 
for being honored as a Silver Star Honoree of the Alpha Xi Omega 
Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated; and, be it 
further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
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________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 16, 2005.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate