H.R. No. 2099
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the Alpha Delta Chapter of Alpha Delta
Kappa in El Paso are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the
founding of their chapter in 2009; and
WHEREAS, An international honorary organization of women
educators, Alpha Delta Kappa is dedicated to recognizing
outstanding female teachers and administrators, promoting
excellence in education and the advancement of the teaching
profession, sponsoring scholarships, and engaging in other forms of
altruism; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Kansas City,
Missouri, the organization also contributes to increased
understanding, goodwill, and peace through the fellowship of its
42,000 members in 1,500 chapters across the nation and around the
world in Australia, Canada, Jamaica, Mexico, and Puerto Rico; and
WHEREAS, The group's chapter in El Paso was established on
April 18, 1959, and in the years since its creation, its members
have helped to further the worthwhile goals of Alpha Delta Kappa in
the city while benefiting many area residents along the way; and
WHEREAS, For 50 years, the women of the Alpha Delta Chapter of
Alpha Delta Kappa have contributed greatly to their community, and
they are indeed worthy of recognition as they commemorate this
special milestone in their organization's rich history; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Alpha Delta Chapter of Alpha
Delta Kappa on its 50th anniversary and extend to its members and
supporters sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the chapter as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Chavez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2099 was adopted by the House on May
21, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House