SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 485
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Rai Cole Malone, who is celebrating her 25th year as a
  member of Alpha Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,
  Incorporated, with a reception on March 12, 2011, in Dallas; and
         WHEREAS, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority was begun on the campus
  of Howard University by nine college students who envisioned an
  organization that would focus on courageous and capable women as
  individuals and an organization of strength; the sorority has
  grown into a union of thousands of women who are students in 400
  institutions of higher education; and
         WHEREAS, Alpha Xi Omega Chapter was established in Dallas
  on June 6, 1929, by a Howard University graduate who wanted to
  start a hometown chapter of the first Greek letter sorority for
  African American women; and
         WHEREAS, Members of the chapter began working immediately
  to fulfill the purpose of the organization through programs of
  service; the chapter encourages young women to develop high
  standards of character and excellence in educational
  achievement, and it provides college scholarships and loans to
  Dallas students, social services and support for women and
  children, and assistance for developing art, cultural, and
  educational institutions and groups; and
         WHEREAS, As Rai Cole Malone celebrates her 25th year as a
  member of Alpha Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,
  she will undoubtedly be joined by many of the chapter's 400
  dedicated members who share her commitment to service and to
  improving the quality of life for all; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
  Legislature, hereby congratulate Rai Cole Malone on her 25 years
  of service as a member of Alpha Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa
  Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and extend to her best wishes for
  an enjoyable celebration; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  her to commemorate this special event.
 
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    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on March 14, 2011.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate