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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 138
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Cordell Stephens Sr., a 50-year member of Kappa Alpha Psi |
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Fraternity, Incorporated, who was honored by the Dallas Alumni |
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Chapter at the 2021 Chapter Anniversary on March 9, 2021; and |
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WHEREAS, The Dallas Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi was |
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established on March 9, 1935, to provide the people of North |
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Texas with programs of community service, civic engagement, and |
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social enlightenment; the chapter has consistently promoted its |
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objective of service in the public interest and the pursuit of |
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excellence in every field of human endeavor; and |
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WHEREAS, Cordell Stephens Sr. was initiated into Kappa |
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Alpha Psi Fraternity in 1971; for 50 years, he has served the |
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fraternity in a variety of roles within the Grand Chapter |
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Administration, the Middle Western Province, and the |
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Southwestern Province; and |
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WHEREAS, A life member of the fraternity, he has provided |
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untiring support to its foundation and the work it does to |
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provide scholarships to deserving college students; and |
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WHEREAS, Cordell Stephens has for 50 years played an |
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important role in furthering the Dallas Alumni Chapter's mission |
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of encouraging high scholastic and ethical standards, fostering |
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unity and friendship, and promoting service in the public |
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interest; it is indeed fitting that he receive special |
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recognition for his work; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Cordell Stephens Sr. for his many |
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achievements and his dedicated service to the Dallas Alumni |
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Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated, and extend |
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to him best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him 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 11, 2021. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |