81R28767 MG-D
By: Veasey H.R. No. 1865
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Vera G. Berry, a charter member of the Eta Chapter of
Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., is being honored by the organization at
its annual Founders Day celebration on June 13, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Guided by the motto "Not For Ourselves But For
Others," Eta Phi Beta is a venue for African American businesswomen
that seeks to promote high scholastic standards, personal growth,
career awareness, and community involvement; in 1960, Mrs. Berry
was among a group of 13 individuals who founded the sorority's Eta
Chapter in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and through the years, she
has remained a dedicated member of the organization; in addition to
holding such leadership positions as president and chaplain, she
has served on numerous committees at the regional and national
levels; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Berry has further distinguished herself as an
employee of the Fort Worth Independent School District for more
than three decades, until her retirement in 1992; moreover, she has
participated in the Rolling Hills Women's Neighborhood Club, AARP,
the Teachers Retirement Association, and the Mount Olive Baptist
Church of Fort Worth, and she has volunteered her time to assist the
developmentally disabled; and
WHEREAS, For nearly a half-century, Vera Berry has been
committed to the Eta Phi Beta ideals of sisterhood, leadership, and
community service, and she may indeed reflect with great pride on
the lasting contributions she has made to this notable
organization; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Vera G. Berry of the Eta Chapter of Eta Phi
Beta Sorority, Inc., and extend to her sincere best wishes for
continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Berry as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.