2023S0030-1 01/13/23
 
  By: West S.R. No. 33
 
 
 
SENATE RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Golden Soror Irene Redmond, a 50-year member of Alpha
  Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, who is being honored by Alpha
  Xi Omega Chapter at its Founders' Day Luncheon on February 11,
  2023; and
         WHEREAS, Alpha Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha
  Sorority was established on June 6, 1929, through the efforts of
  Florence Harlee Phelps, who also served as the chapter's first
  president; through programs of service, the chapter has long
  worked to encourage young women to develop high standards of
  character and to strive for excellence in educational
  achievement, and it annually recognizes long-standing sorority
  members at its Founders' Day Luncheon; and
         WHEREAS, Irene was inducted into Gamma Psi Chapter of
  Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority at Texas Southern University in 1973;
  over the years, she has remained a loyal member of the sorority
  and has served as a mentor and role model to countless sisters;
  and
         WHEREAS, Irene is truly deserving of recognition for her
  longtime membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and for the
  important role she has played in helping Alpha Xi Omega Chapter
  fulfill its mission of encouraging high scholastic and ethical
  standards, promoting unity and friendship, addressing problems
  that concern girls and women, and being of service to all; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, hereby commend Golden Soror Irene Redmond on her
  dedicated service and her many achievements and extend to her
  congratulations on being honored by Alpha Xi Omega Chapter of
  Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority at its 2023 Founders' Day Luncheon;
  and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.