SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 452

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Phi Kappa Chi fraternity on the occasion of its 35th anniversary; and

WHEREAS, Phi Kappa Chi was established in 1988 at Baylor University as a fraternity centered on the values of brotherhood and faith; founded by two university students, Ty Bollinger and Trent Hampton, the fraternity was conceived as an alternative to the fraternities available at Baylor; and

WHEREAS, The fraternity's founders chose the name Philos Kruxos Christos to represent the organization's core values of brotherhood and unity through Christian faith; on January 26, 1988, the original 12 members of Phi Kappa Chi held their first meeting at the Hankamer School of Business, and on April 21, 1988, Phi Kappa Chi was granted an official charter by Baylor University; and

WHEREAS, Over the years, the fraternity has undertaken a wide array of responsibilities in service to the community, and its members have continued to support the fraternity's cardinal principles of academic, spiritual, physical, and social improvement through service; Phi Kappa Chi has contributed immeasurably to the Baylor community, and it is truly fitting that the fraternity be recognized on the occasion of its 35th anniversary; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby commend the members of Phi Kappa Chi fraternity on their commitment to brotherhood, scholarship, service, and spiritual growth and extend to them best wishes for a memorable 35th anniversary celebration; and, be it further

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

Birdwell

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 24, 2023.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate