81R28770 MG-D
By: Veasey H.R. No. 1864
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Eta Chapter of Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., is
hosting its annual Founders Day celebration on June 13, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Created as a venue for African American business and
professional women, Eta Phi Beta seeks to promote high scholastic
standards, personal growth, career awareness, and community
involvement; guided by the motto "Not For Ourselves But For
Others," the group operates a nonprofit foundation, and it awards
scholarships to high school students with business aspirations; in
addition, Eta Phi Beta sponsors professional seminars and works to
create fellowship among businesswomen, and it supports local and
national charities, as well as programs that improve the quality of
life of the developmentally disabled; and
WHEREAS, One of more than 90 chapters throughout the United
States and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Eta Chapter dates back to
1960, when Dorothy Logan saw the growing need to form a network of
women in the Dallas-Fort Worth area; by December of that year, the
chapter was officially established, and along with Ms. Logan, the
charter members included: Selena Bennett, Vera Berry, Ella Buard,
Aretta Davis, Marie D. Micheaux, Constance Feaster, Maxine Friday,
Johnnye Hughes, Mae Fretwell Mason, Patricia Osborne, Francis
Washington, and Bethesda Sutto; and
WHEREAS, For nearly a half-century, the Eta Chapter has
remained committed to its ideals of sisterhood, leadership, and
community service, and its members may indeed reflect with pride on
the remarkable legacy they share; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 2009 Founders Day observance of
the Eta Chapter of Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., and extend to all
those associated with this notable organization sincere best wishes
for a memorable and enjoyable event; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Eta Chapter as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.