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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 509
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Houston Metropolitan Area Chapters of Alpha Kappa |
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Alpha Sorority, which will welcome a new chapter, the Pearls of |
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Lake Houston, on May 19, 2019; and |
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WHEREAS, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is an international |
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service organization established in 1908 on the campus of Howard |
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University, in Washington, D.C.; the sorority is composed of |
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distinguished and successful women who project excellence in |
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their communities; and |
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WHEREAS, The Pearls of Lake Houston interest group |
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includes 63 women from diverse professional backgrounds; founded |
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in 2017, the organization partners with local businesses, school |
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districts, and individuals to serve the communities of New Caney, |
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Porter, Kingwood, Huffman, Atascocita, Lake Houston, and |
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Sheldon; and |
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WHEREAS, Since the group's inception, the members of the |
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Pearls of Lake Houston have worked diligently on behalf of their |
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communities; their many service projects have benefited |
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struggling children and families, local school districts, senior |
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living centers, and environmental causes; and |
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WHEREAS, The Pearls of Lake Houston group represents the |
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highest ideals of civic service, and it is truly fitting that the |
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organization become part of the prestigious Alpha Kappa Alpha |
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Sorority; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Houston |
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Metropolitan Area Chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority for |
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their many contributions to their communities and extend to them |
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congratulations on the newest addition to their family of |
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exemplary community organizations; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the sorority 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 March 27, 2019. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |