2023S0368-1 04/13/23
 
  By: Miles, Johnson, West, Whitmire S.R. No. 429
 
 
 
SENATE RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  welcome members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, who
  are convening on April 17, 2023, to celebrate Red and White Day at
  the State Capitol; and
         WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was founded in 1913 on
  the campus of Howard University; the organization is one of the
  largest sororities in the United States, with more than 350,000
  initiated members and over 1,000 collegiate and alumnae chapters
  around the world and numerous notable alumnae who excel as
  leaders in their chosen fields; and
         WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta strives to promote academic
  excellence, provide scholarships, improve communities, support
  the underserved, and encourage civic and political awareness and
  participation in the establishment of sound public policy; and
         WHEREAS, Red and White Day presents a valuable opportunity
  for Delta Sigma Theta members to meet with legislators to share
  and promote their goals for public policy and to participate in
  the political process during the 88th Texas Legislature; sorors
  will also take part in the ribbon-cutting ceremony and dedication
  of the new Barbara Jordan State Building, named in honor of
  former United States representative and distinguished Delta
  Sigma Theta alumna Barbara C. Jordan; and
         WHEREAS, Red and White Day at the State Capitol is the
  culmination of the devoted efforts of the members of the Red and
  White Day Planning Committee and members of the sorority's
  national and regional leadership; the collegiate members of the
  sorority have dedicated their efforts at Red and White Day to
  honor the life and memory of soror Natalia Cox by advocating
  legislation to help inform victims of domestic violence about
  their legal rights and assist them in obtaining aid services; and
         WHEREAS, The women of Delta Sigma Theta have done much to
  enrich the Lone Star State and the nation through their exemplary
  civic service, determination, and enduring commitment to serving
  their communities, and it is indeed fitting that they receive
  special recognition for their inspiring and transformative
  achievements; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, hereby recognize April 17, 2023, as Red and White
  Day at the State Capitol and extend to the members of Delta Sigma
  Theta Sorority and to all of the day's participants best wishes
  for a rewarding and memorable event; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
  honor of this momentous occasion.