SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 57

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Bernice McMillon, a 50-year member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, who is being honored by the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Chapters at a Joint Founders Day Luncheon on February 9, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was founded in 1913 on the campus of Howard University; the organization strives to promote academic excellence, provide scholarships, improve communities, support the underserved, and encourage civic and political awareness and participation in the establishment of positive public policy; and

WHEREAS, The Founders Day Luncheon presents an excellent opportunity for the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Chapters to honor the contributions of long-term members and to celebrate their membership milestones; and

WHEREAS, Over the years, Bernice McMillon has remained a loyal member of the sorority and has served as a mentor and role model to countless sisters; she is truly deserving of recognition for her longtime membership in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and for the important role she has played in helping her chapter carry out its mission of service to the sorority and to the community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby commend Bernice McMillon on her many achievements and extend to her congratulations on being honored by the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Chapters as a 50-year member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

West

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 28, 2019.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate