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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 52
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta |
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Sorority, Incorporated, on the grand occasion of its Founders Day |
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Celebration Gala; and |
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WHEREAS, The Dallas Alumnae Chapter is commemorating its |
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85th anniversary and the 96th year the international sorority has |
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promoted human welfare through its many services and programs; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The gala is being held at the Black Academy of |
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Arts and Letters on January 31, 2009, and will feature |
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recognition of the Dallas Alumnae Chapter's 50-year honorees, |
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Dr. Velma Smith and Lynetta Haynes-Oliver, and this year's |
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25-year honoree, Carolyn Hickman; and |
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WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was founded by 22 |
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undergraduate women at Howard University on January 13, 1913, to |
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promote academic excellence and provide assistance to persons in |
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need; the private, nonprofit organization now has some 200,000 |
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members in more than 900 chapters around the world; and |
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WHEREAS, The Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, |
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founded in 1924, has a rich legacy of sisterhood, scholarship, |
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and service; it is well known for its outstanding work with young |
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women, encouraging them to pursue higher education, develop good |
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communications skills, and serve their communities; and |
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WHEREAS, From providing services for the poor and elderly |
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to collaborating with other organizations to promote personal |
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well-being, affordable housing, and economic development, the |
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Dallas Alumnae Chapter has truly made a positive impact in the |
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community; it was recognized as the 2008 Women's Council of |
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Dallas Organization of the Year; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st |
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Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Dallas Alumnae |
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Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, for their |
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many worthy endeavors and extend to them best wishes for an |
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outstanding Founders Day Celebration Gala; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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them as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on January 28, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |