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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 Joycelyn Marie Franklin, a 50-year member of Delta |
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Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated; and |
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WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was founded in 1913 on |
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the campus of Howard University; the organization strives to |
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promote academic excellence, provide scholarships, support |
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communities, strengthen African American families, and encourage |
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civic and political awareness and participation in the |
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establishment of sound public policy; and |
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WHEREAS, Joycelyn was inducted into the Theta Nu Chapter |
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of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority in 1973; over the years, she has |
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remained a loyal member of the sorority and has served as a mentor |
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and role model to countless sisters; and |
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WHEREAS, Joycelyn is truly deserving of recognition for |
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her longtime membership in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and for the |
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important role she has played in helping the organization carry |
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out its mission of empowering people and making a difference in |
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Black communities; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Joycelyn Marie Franklin on her many |
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achievements and extend to her congratulations on being honored |
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as a 50-year member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; and, be it |
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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. |