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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 353
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Southwestern Region of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, |
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Incorporated, on the occasion of its 76th Regional Conference, |
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which is being held March 17, 2017; and |
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WHEREAS, The Southwestern Region was organized in 1940 |
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under the leadership of Mary Scales Greenwood, who served as |
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regional director for eight years and successfully organized |
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multiple chapters in the region; and |
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WHEREAS, During its early days, the Southwestern Region |
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drew on the strength and experience of the local Alpha Lambda |
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and Gamma Sigma Chapters of the sorority, which had been |
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founded in 1928 and had already been promoting the sorority's |
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values of greater womanhood, scholarship, community service, and |
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leadership; and |
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WHEREAS, Through the years, the Southwestern Region has |
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played an important role in the national sorority's growth, |
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including the creation of its poodle mascot designed by past |
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regional director Quindonnell Robertson; it participates in such |
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activities as the Mwanamugimu Essay Contest and the Program for |
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Africa, and its community service program Project Reassurance |
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has provided health education, support, and nurturing for |
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countless expectant teen mothers and special needs families; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, the Southwestern Region serves communities |
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across Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas, and it is truly |
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deserving of special recognition; 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 Southwestern Region of Sigma |
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Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated, on its commitment to service |
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and extend to its members best wishes for a rewarding 76th |
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Regional Conference; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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this outstanding organization as an expression of esteem from the |
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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 March 6, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |