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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 141
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, |
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Incorporated, for hosting the 2021 Kappa Kamp Summer Enrichment |
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Program; and |
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WHEREAS, Kappa Alpha Psi was founded in 1911, and over the |
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years, its members have upheld a proud tradition of public |
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service through their ongoing support of service projects that |
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inspire productivity and benefit the community; and |
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WHEREAS, The Kappa Kamp Summer Enrichment Program was |
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established in 1995 to provide young men with engaging |
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opportunities to develop productive life skills; Maurice West |
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currently guides the camp program in his service as its national |
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chairman; and |
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WHEREAS, The summer enrichment camp helps motivate |
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students in a structured setting that is both educational and |
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recreational; students are exposed to activities that are rich in |
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cultural traditions and that help to further their understanding |
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of science and technology; the camp's programs also promote the |
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development of reading, writing, and speaking skills while |
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giving students the opportunity to build lasting friendships in a |
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safe, faith-based environment; and |
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WHEREAS, This year, the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity has |
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partnered with Paul Quinn College to host the camp's activities; |
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this joint effort will help encourage young people to seek higher |
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education opportunities and to become confident in their |
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potential for great accomplishments; 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 all associated with Kappa Alpha Psi |
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Fraternity, Incorporated, for their ongoing commitment of |
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service to the community and extend to all best wishes for a |
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successful 2021 Kappa Kamp Summer Enrichment Program; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the fraternity 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 |