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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 170
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Alice Lias, who is being honored as a Golden Soror of |
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the Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, |
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Incorporated, at the 2017 Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Joint |
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Founders Day Luncheon on February 25; and |
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WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was established at |
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Howard University in 1913; through programs of service, the |
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sorority has long worked to encourage young women to strive for |
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academic excellence, to provide support for the vulnerable and |
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underserved, and to participate in the establishment of sound |
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public policy; the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex chapters recognize |
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the long-standing members of the sorority for 25, 50, and 75 |
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years of service; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the years, Alice Lias has remained a loyal |
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority member and has served as a mentor and |
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role model to countless sisters; and |
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WHEREAS, This outstanding woman is truly deserving of |
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recognition for her longtime membership in Delta Sigma Theta |
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Sorority and for the important role she has played in helping the |
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sorority to fulfill its mission of promoting service on behalf of |
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others; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Alice Lias on her 50 years of service |
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to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and on her many achievements and |
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extend to her best wishes in all her future endeavors; and, be it |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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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 February 13, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |