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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Golden Soror Deborah J. Kilgore, a 50-year member of |
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, who is being honored by |
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Alpha Xi Omega Chapter at its Founders' Day Luncheon on February |
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11, 2023; and |
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WHEREAS, Alpha Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha |
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Sorority was established on June 6, 1929, through the efforts of |
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Florence Harlee Phelps, who also served as the chapter's first |
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president; through programs of service, the chapter has long |
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worked to encourage young women to develop high standards of |
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character and to strive for excellence in educational |
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achievement, and it annually recognizes long-standing sorority |
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members at its Founders' Day Luncheon; and |
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WHEREAS, Deborah was inducted into Epsilon Mu Chapter of |
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority at North Texas State University in |
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1973; over the years, she has remained a loyal member of the |
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sorority and has served as a mentor and role model to countless |
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sisters; and |
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WHEREAS, Deborah is truly deserving of recognition for her |
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longtime membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and for the |
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important role she has played in helping Alpha Xi Omega Chapter |
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fulfill its mission of encouraging high scholastic and ethical |
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standards, promoting unity and friendship, addressing problems |
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that concern girls and women, and being of service to all; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Golden Soror Deborah J. Kilgore on |
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her dedicated service and her many achievements and extend to her |
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congratulations on being honored by Alpha Xi Omega Chapter of |
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority at its 2023 Founders' Day Luncheon; |
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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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her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |