SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 188

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas recognizes JoAnn Brown for her 50 years of membership in and service to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated; and

WHEREAS, JoAnn has performed many years of dedicated service to the State of Texas in various cities over the years including Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Galveston, and Bryan; and

WHEREAS, Giving, talented, and resourceful, she has unselfishly donated time, energy, and financial support to many organizations for the encouragement, assistance, and guidance of others; and

WHEREAS, She is a retired executive, wife, mother, and grandmother with an undying commitment to whatever she undertakes; and

WHEREAS, Throughout her 50 years of involvement in Alpha Kappa Alpha, which began on the campus of Wiley College, JoAnn has never failed in her love for the community and her sorority; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby commend JoAnn Brown on her exceptional service to the Dallas community and to 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.

West

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 11, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate