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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 155
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Alpha Kappa Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho |
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Sorority, Incorporated, on the occasion of its 75th anniversary, |
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which was celebrated with a virtual banquet on February 27, 2021; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority is a national collegiate |
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sorority that was incorporated in 1922; through the years, it has |
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served as a home for thousands of collegiate and professional |
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women looking for a place to share inspiring life experiences, |
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learn new things, and uplift the community through sisterhood, |
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scholarship, and service; and |
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WHEREAS, The Alpha Kappa Sigma Chapter was established on |
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February 2, 1946; since its founding, the chapter has initiated |
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and sustained a wide range of community service efforts for the |
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Austin area; the chapter's initiatives include hosting a |
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biennial debutante ball, numerous voter registration drives, and |
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events in recognition of local educators; and |
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WHEREAS, Through the years, the chapter has given special |
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attention to issues affecting young people and education, and its |
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members have organized school supply and shoe drives to benefit |
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area children; and |
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WHEREAS, For 75 years, the Alpha Kappa Sigma Chapter has |
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had a positive impact on the fabric of life in Austin, and it is |
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truly fitting that the chapter receive special recognition as it |
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reaches this milestone in its history; 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 the Alpha Kappa Sigma Chapter of |
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Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated, on 75 years of |
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exceptional service to the Austin community and extend to its |
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members best wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the chapter as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Eckhardt |
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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 18, 2021. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |