SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 137
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize the Dallas Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi
  Fraternity, Incorporated, on the occasion of the chapter's 86th
  anniversary; and
         WHEREAS, This distinguished chapter of the Kappa Alpha Psi
  Fraternity was founded on March 9, 1935, by nine members who
  sought to expand the fraternity and to extend the organization's
  reach of charitable service in the North Texas community; and
         WHEREAS, In the years since its establishment, the chapter
  has supported institutions and service organizations at the
  city, state, and national levels; members have worked
  extensively with the Dallas Independent School District,
  regional colleges and universities, food banks, hospitals,
  housing programs, and faith-based organizations; and
         WHEREAS, The Dallas Alumni Chapter has made a difference in
  the lives of hundreds of young men through the Guide Right
  Program, which inspires students to pursue academic excellence,
  college readiness, community service, and civic leadership; the
  program also provides scholarships and other forms of support to
  students in pursuit of their academic and professional goals; and
         WHEREAS, The chapter's current officers are Shawn Smith
  Sr., who serves as president, and Darin Daniels, who is vice
  president; Robert Mack is the secretary, and Harold DeDe III
  serves as treasurer; and
         WHEREAS, Members of this distinguished chapter are
  esteemed leaders in the community, and they continue to exemplify
  the highest ideals of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated;
  the chapter has earned international recognition for its
  impressive history of charitable and civic service, and members
  can reflect with pride on the chapter's 86 years of success; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
  Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Dallas Alumni
  Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated, for their
  ongoing pursuit of excellence in community service and extend to
  them congratulations on the chapter's 86th anniversary; and, be
  it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  the chapter in honor of this special anniversary.
 
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    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on March 11, 2021.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate