H.R. No. 2414
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For 36 years, the members of the Eta Iota Zeta
Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., have greatly benefited the
El Paso community through their outstanding leadership and service;
and
WHEREAS, Established in 1920 on the campus of Howard
University, Zeta Phi Beta is today an international organization
with some 800 chapters, all of which strive to promote the core
principles of scholarship, service, sisterly love, and finer
womanhood; and
WHEREAS, Chartered on September 17, 1972, the Eta Iota Zeta
Chapter has been faithfully championing these ideals since its
inception; the group has participated in a number of worthwhile
endeavors, including its Stork's Nest prenatal care initiative,
which encourages expectant mothers to maintain healthy lifestyles
during their pregnancies in order to prevent premature births; and
WHEREAS, The women of Eta Iota Zeta have enriched the lives of
their fellow residents with their generous support of vital
programs and services, and it is indeed a pleasure to recognize them
for their noteworthy efforts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend the Eta Iota Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi
Beta Sorority, Inc., for its contributions to the El Paso community
and extend to its members sincere best wishes for continued success
with their important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the group 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. 2414 was adopted by the House on May
28, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House