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