SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 123

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Alpha Xi Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, on the occasion of its annual Founders' Day Celebration, which is taking place February 21, 2015, at the Renaissance Hotel in Dallas; and

WHEREAS, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority was founded in 1908 on the campus of Howard University and is the oldest Greek-lettered organization established by African American college women; Alpha Xi Omega is the sorority's oldest chapter in the Dallas area; and

WHEREAS, This outstanding service-oriented organization has through the years implemented a wide range of community service efforts, including scholarship programs, counseling and guidance for high school students, support for arts and cultural groups, and health and social service initiatives for women and children; and

WHEREAS, The theme for the 2015 Founders' Day Celebration is "Launching New Dimensions of Service and Celebrating a Legacy of Sisterhood"; it is truly fitting that this exemplary organization receive special recognition for the positive impact it has had on its community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Alpha Xi Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, on their commitment to service and extend to them best wishes for a memorable Founders' Day Celebration in 2015; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the chapter 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 9, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate