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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Delta Xi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, |
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Inc., at The University of Texas at Austin is celebrating its |
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Founders Week in February 2025; and |
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WHEREAS, Alpha Kappa Alpha was established in 1908 at Howard |
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University as the nation's first sorority for African American |
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women; over the years, the organization and its affiliate chapters |
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have worked to foster sisterhood, promote social change, and |
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support women of all backgrounds through scholarship, service, and |
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leadership; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in May 1959 at The University of Texas at |
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Austin, the Delta Xi Chapter has upheld the mission of Alpha Kappa |
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Alpha Sorority through its dedication to community service, |
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educational enrichment, and advocacy on behalf of marginalized |
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communities; exemplifying the ideal of "Service to All Mankind," |
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the chapter's members have participated in numerous initiatives |
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that focus on health, economic development, education, the arts, |
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and the empowerment of women and girls; and |
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WHEREAS, As part of its Founders Week event, the Delta Xi |
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Chapter is honoring the legacy of the women who paved the way for |
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future generations of Alpha Kappa Alpha members; while celebrating |
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its heritage, the chapter is reaffirming its commitment to building |
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upon its founders' work in the areas of academic achievement, civic |
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responsibility, and social justice; and |
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WHEREAS, The members of the Delta Xi Chapter have |
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demonstrated a steadfast dedication to advancing the worthy goals |
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of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and to improving the quality of life |
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for their fellow citizens, and they are indeed deserving of |
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recognition for their contributions as they celebrate this special |
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occasion; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor the Delta Xi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha |
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Sorority, Inc., on the occasion of its Founders Week celebration |
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and extend to the chapter's members sincere best wishes for the |
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future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the chapter as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |