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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 508
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Alpha Chi Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society |
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International on the splendid occasion of its 75th anniversary; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International was |
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founded by Annie Webb Blanton, a professor of education at The |
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University of Texas, on May 11, 1929, and it has grown to 115,000 |
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members in chapters located in 16 countries around the world; the |
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society honors women educators who have made exceptional |
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contributions in the field of education and promotes |
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professional and personal growth; and |
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WHEREAS, The Alpha Chi Chapter, also established by Dr. |
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Blanton, was chartered on March 10, 1934, with 12 founding |
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members, women educators from Burnet, Llano, San Saba, and |
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Lampasas Counties; the women of San Saba and Lampasas Counties |
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formed a separate chapter in 1964; and |
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WHEREAS, Following the principles set forth by the Delta |
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Kappa Gamma Society International, the Alpha Chi Chapter works to |
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enhance opportunities for women in education and celebrates |
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their achievements; it initiates and supports legislation that |
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furthers the interests of the field of education and of women |
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educators, keeps members informed about important issues, and |
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offers enrichment opportunities; and |
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WHEREAS, Membership in the Alpha Chi Chapter is both an |
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honor and a responsibility; members provide many hours of service |
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and contribute to worthy causes; they have established a |
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scholarship and have provided 55 grants to future teachers in |
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Marble Falls, Burnet, and Llano; the members of the Alpha Chi |
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Chapter are outstanding leaders and excellent role models in |
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their communities; 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 Alpha Chi Chapter |
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of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International for their |
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commitment to education and to their communities and extend to |
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them best wishes for a wonderful 75th anniversary celebration; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an |
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expression of highest regard from the Texas Senate. |
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Fraser |
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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 March 25, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |