SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 135
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize the 25-year members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,
  Incorporated, who are being honored by Alpha Xi Omega Chapter at its
  86th Anniversary Founders' Day Luncheon on February 21, 2015; and
         WHEREAS, Alpha Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha
  Sorority was established on June 6, 1929, through the efforts of
  Florence Harlee Phelps, who also served as the chapter's first
  president; through programs of service, the chapter has long
  worked to encourage young women to develop high standards of
  character and to strive for excellence in educational
  achievement, and it annually recognizes long-standing sorority
  members at its Founders' Day Luncheon; and
         WHEREAS, The Silver Sorors being honored by Alpha Xi Omega
  Chapter for 25 years of service to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority are
  Shawna Arterberry Ridley, Shawn Fisher Cojoe, Nesa Sasser Hartford,
  and Kristina Page; over the years, they have remained loyal
  members of the sorority and have served as mentors and role
  models to countless sisters; and
         WHEREAS, These outstanding women are truly deserving of
  recognition for their longtime membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha
  Sorority and for the important role they have played in helping
  Alpha Xi Omega Chapter fulfill its mission of encouraging high
  scholastic and ethical standards, promoting unity and
  friendship, addressing problems that concern girls and women,
  and being of service to all mankind; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
  Legislature, hereby commend the Silver Sorors on their 25 years
  of dedicated service and their many achievements and extend to
  them congratulations on being honored by Alpha Xi Omega Chapter
  of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority at its 2015 Founders' Day Luncheon;
  and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  them 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 10, 2015.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate