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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 the members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, on |
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the occasion of the 96th Southern Regional Leadership |
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Conference, which will be held on June 12, 2025; and |
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WHEREAS, Since it was founded in 1920 on the campus of |
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Howard University in Washington D.C., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has |
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exemplified the principles of scholarship, service, sisterhood, |
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and finer womanhood, and its members have become a prominent |
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force for positive change in communities across the nation and |
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around the world; and |
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WHEREAS, The chapters of the Southern Region of Zeta Phi |
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Beta Sorority have long demonstrated exceptional leadership in |
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fulfilling the sorority's mission, and its annual conference |
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serves as a vital platform for training, strategic planning, and |
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community empowerment and brings together members to reaffirm |
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their commitment to service and excellence; and |
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WHEREAS, This year's Southern Regional Leadership |
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Conference will focus on the sorority's signature initiative, |
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The Extraordinary Power of S.H.E., to inspire meaningful change |
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and advocate for social, health, and economic justice for women |
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globally; and |
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WHEREAS, Like many of Zeta Phi Beta's service initiatives, |
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The Extraordinary Power of S.H.E. supports meaningful programs |
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and partnerships that uplift women, address health disparities, |
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promote mental wellness, raise awareness of important global |
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issues, and build networks through mentorship and community; and |
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WHEREAS, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, is a beacon |
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of leadership, service, and sisterhood, and the 96th Southern |
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Regional Leadership Conference offers a fitting occasion to |
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commend all associated with the organization for their tireless |
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efforts to serve others and to uplift communities worldwide; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby recognize Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, |
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Incorporated, on the occasion of its 96th Southern Regional |
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Leadership Conference and commend the members of the |
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organization for their enduring commitment to excellence, |
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service, and the empowerment of women; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the sorority as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |