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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of the Alpha Delta Chapter of Alpha Delta |
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Kappa in El Paso are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the |
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founding of their chapter in 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, An international honorary organization of women |
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educators, Alpha Delta Kappa is dedicated to recognizing |
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outstanding female teachers and administrators, promoting |
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excellence in education and the advancement of the teaching |
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profession, sponsoring scholarships, and engaging in other forms of |
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altruism; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Kansas City, |
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Missouri, the organization also contributes to increased |
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understanding, goodwill, and peace through the fellowship of its |
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42,000 members in 1,500 chapters across the nation and around the |
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world in Australia, Canada, Jamaica, Mexico, and Puerto Rico; and |
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WHEREAS, The group's chapter in El Paso was established on |
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April 18, 1959, and in the years since its creation, its members |
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have helped to further the worthwhile goals of Alpha Delta Kappa in |
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the city while benefiting many area residents along the way; and |
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WHEREAS, For 50 years, the women of the Alpha Delta Chapter of |
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Alpha Delta Kappa have contributed greatly to their community, and |
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they are indeed worthy of recognition as they commemorate this |
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special milestone in their organization's rich history; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate the Alpha Delta Chapter of Alpha |
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Delta Kappa on its 50th anniversary and extend to its members and |
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supporters sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the chapter as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |