SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 275
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  join the members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, in
  celebrating February 25, 2013, as Alpha Kappa Alpha South Central
  Region Day at the Capitol; and
         WHEREAS, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is the first
  Greek-lettered sorority established and incorporated by African
  American college women; it was founded January 15, 1908, at
  Howard University by a group of nine students; and
         WHEREAS, Over the years, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority has
  helped to improve social and economic conditions through a
  variety of community service programs; today, members have
  adopted a mission of Global Leadership through Timeless Service
  by advancing a number of signature program initiatives; and
         WHEREAS, These initiatives include a wide range of
  programs that are designed to benefit all communities; the
  programs offer services that assist with the development of
  emerging young leaders, with asthma prevention and management,
  and with environmental stewardship and sustainability; they also
  address such issues as global poverty, economic security, and
  social justice and human rights; and
         WHEREAS, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is truly deserving of
  recognition for its valuable public service and its
  determination to continue making a difference in the lives of
  others; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
  83rd Legislature, hereby commend the members of Alpha Kappa
  Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, on their many contributions to
  their communities and extend to them best wishes for a memorable
  Alpha Kappa Alpha South Central Region Day at the Capitol; and,
  be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  the sorority as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 
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    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 25, 2013.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate