H.R. No. 251
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas Council of Alpha Chapters of Alpha Phi
Alpha Fraternity is holding its 45th annual district convention
from February 5 to 8, 2009, in San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, Founded at Cornell University in 1906, Alpha Phi
Alpha was the first intercollegiate Greek fraternity for African
Americans; the fraternity has been interracial since 1945, and its
members have dedicated themselves to promoting brotherhood and
academic excellence, as well as to working to effect positive
change in their communities; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of its rich history, Alpha Phi Alpha
has had such illustrious members as W. E. B. DuBois, Paul Robeson,
Thurgood Marshall, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Andrew Young; and
WHEREAS, The fraternity's District of Texas includes 28
chapters at public and private colleges and universities and 28
graduate chapters in many Texas cities; and
WHEREAS, Hosted by the Delta Rho Lambda, Pi Theta Lambda,
Epsilon Sigma, and Tau Tau Chapters, the convention presents an
excellent opportunity for the members of Alpha Phi Alpha to come
together for inspiration and fellowship, allowing them to renew old
bonds and make new ones, and empowering them to return to their
communities in a spirit of hope and renewal; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor the Texas members of Alpha Phi Alpha
Fraternity and extend to them sincere best wishes for a meaningful
and memorable event; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the council as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
McClendon
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 251 was adopted by the House on
February 4, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House