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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 194
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Alpha Alpha Omicron Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa |
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Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, which was chartered on March 7, |
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2021, and serves the areas in and around Kaufman and Rockwall |
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Counties; and |
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WHEREAS, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is an international |
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service organization that was founded in 1908 on the campus of |
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Howard University in Washington, D.C.; the organization's |
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membership consists of nearly 300,000 distinguished and |
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successful women who exert a positive influence on society by |
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promoting excellence in their communities and by advocating |
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greater equality and opportunity for all; and |
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WHEREAS, The sorority's members are dynamic women |
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representing diverse professional backgrounds, and area members |
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in the South Central Region have worked tirelessly to build |
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partnerships with local businesses, school districts, and |
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individuals to serve the communities within and surrounding |
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Kaufman and Rockwall Counties; and |
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WHEREAS, Since 2019, the members of Alpha Alpha Omicron |
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Omega Chapter, formerly known as Pearls by the Lake, have |
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fulfilled the mission of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, |
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Incorporated, by serving their communities in multiple |
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capacities; members have performed over 1,000 hours of community |
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service and provided various charitable donations, and the |
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chapter has participated in public seminars in areas of |
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education, health, economics, the arts, and global impact; and |
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WHEREAS, The members of Alpha Alpha Omicron Omega Chapter |
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and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, represent the |
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highest ideals of civic service, and it is indeed fitting that |
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the Texas Senate recognize this exemplary group and the many |
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great women who have helped the organization continue to fulfill |
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its mission of service; 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 Alpha Omicron Omega |
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Chapter and extend best wishes to its members for continued |
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success in their endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the organization 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 25, 2021. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |