2023S0232-1 03/01/23

By: West S.R. No. 266

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize James Whitaker, a 50-year member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated, who is being honored by the Dallas Alumni Chapter at the 2023 Chapter Anniversary on March 9, 2023; and

WHEREAS, The Dallas Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity was established on March 9, 1935, with a mission to institute programs of community service, civic engagement, and social enlightenment in North Texas; the chapter will recognize its long-standing members at its annual chapter anniversary celebration; and

WHEREAS, James Whitaker was inducted into the Epsilon Beta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi in the fall of 1973 at Fayetteville State University; he has remained a loyal member of the fraternity and has served as a leader of the Dallas Alumni Chapter and as a mentor to new members; James regularly supports youth participation in academic and community programs and fraternity leadership events, and he provides generous donations to enable students to attend and graduate from college; and

WHEREAS, James is truly deserving of recognition for his longtime membership in Kappa Alpha Psi and for the role he has played in helping the Dallas Alumni Chapter to carry out the fraternity's mission of encouraging high scholastic and ethical standards, promoting unity and friendship, and empowering men to serve their communities; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby commend James Whitaker on his many achievements and extend congratulations to him on being honored by the Dallas Alumni Chapter as a 50-year member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity at its 88th anniversary celebration; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.