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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Gamma Sigma Philo Affiliate of Sigma Gamma Rho |
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Sorority is celebrating its 70th anniversary in Houston on June 8, |
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2019; and |
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WHEREAS, On June 10, 1949, the Gamma Sigma Philo Affiliate |
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was organized as the Sigma Comrade of Gamma Sigma Chapter by some of |
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the chapter's officers; these visionary sorors included Lorene |
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Lancelin, Merle K. Davis, Maudest Stewart, and Ernestine P. Smith; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The name of the group was changed in 1951 to |
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incorporate the Greek word for friend, "philo"; three years later, |
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Sigma Gamma Rho officially approved the new moniker, a fitting |
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reflection of the deep bonds of friendship developed by the members |
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as they work together for the greater good; and |
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WHEREAS, The Gamma Sigma Philo Affiliate sponsors a number of |
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worthwhile initiatives, including a scholarship program; upholding |
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the Sigma Gamma Rho motto "Great Service, Greater Progress," the |
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members also contribute to the national organization's charitable |
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endeavors and support for such outstanding organizations as the |
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NAACP, the National Pan-Hellenic Council, the National Urban |
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League, and the United Negro College Fund; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the course of seven decades, the members of the |
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Gamma Sigma Philo Affiliate have demonstrated an exceptional |
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commitment to the enduring mission of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, and |
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it is indeed a pleasure to join in celebrating this significant |
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milestone in the history of the chapter; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate the Gamma Sigma Philo Affiliate of |
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Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority on its 70th anniversary and extend to the |
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members sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Dutton |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1559 was adopted by the House on May |
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16, 2019, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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