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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 179
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Silver Sorors of the Dallas Alumnae Chapter of |
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, who are being honored |
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at the 2017 Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Joint Founders Day |
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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 years |
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of service; and |
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WHEREAS, The Silver Sorors being honored by the Dallas |
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Alumnae Chapter are Demetria Chester, Renae Christopher, |
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Valencia Nash-McShann, Marsha Thornton, Toni Rose, Tracie |
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Shelby, and Rhenett Simpson; over the years, these exemplary |
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women have remained loyal Delta Sigma Theta Sorority members and |
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have served as mentors and role models to countless sisters; and |
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WHEREAS, These outstanding women are truly deserving of |
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recognition for their longtime membership in Delta Sigma Theta |
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Sorority and for the important role they have played in helping |
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the sorority to fulfill its mission of promoting service on |
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behalf of 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 the Silver Sorors on their 25 years |
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of service to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and on their many |
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achievements and extend to them best wishes in all their future |
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endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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them 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 |