SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 119
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Maynard Yates, a 50-year member of Kappa Alpha Psi
  Fraternity, Incorporated, who is being honored by the Dallas
  Alumni Chapter at the 2025 Chapter Anniversary on March 9, 2025;
  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, Maynard Yates was inducted into the Delta Sigma
  Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi in the spring of 1975 at Bishop
  College; he has served as a faithful leader of the Dallas Alumni
  Chapter and in the North Texas region and has mentored many new
  members; he is active in the fraternity's community and civic
  engagement initiatives and regularly supports youth
  participating in academic and community programs; and
         WHEREAS, Maynard 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, 89th
  Legislature, hereby commend Maynard Yates 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 90th 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.
 
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    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 20, 2025.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate