SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 608

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the Omicron Gamma Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta 
Sorority, Incorporated, as it sponsors its first annual Buds of 
Royalty Revue on April 24, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, The Zeta Phi Beta Sorority was organized at
Howard University in 1920 as a sister society to the Phi Beta 
Sigma Fraternity; the founding principles of the sorority as 
expressed by the organizers are finer womanhood, scholarship, 
service, and sisterly love; and
	WHEREAS, Established in 1990, the Omicron Gamma Zeta 
Chapter has experienced steady growth and is an exemplary 
organization; it has annually provided Thanksgiving and 
Christmas baskets and now awards four scholarships annually to 
graduating high school seniors; it has adopted the Friendswood's 
Sunlight Mission and has participated in a number of other 
charitable activities; and
	WHEREAS, At the Buds of Royalty Revue, young women will be 
groomed in the arts of etiquette, ballroom dancing, and public 
speaking as part of their training to become debutantes; and
	WHEREAS, By hosting this educational event, the Omicron 
Gamma Zeta Chapter is adding to its noted record of community 
service and setting an example for others to follow; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Omicron Gamma 
Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, for their 
many contributions to the young people of Texas and extend to 
them best wishes for a joyous and successful Buds of Royalty 
Revue; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
them 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 April 13, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate