81R38226 MG-D
By: Pena H.R. No. 3096
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The members of Delta Xi Nu Multicultural Sorority,
Inc., have distinguished themselves through their community
involvement, academic achievements, and cultural outreach; and
WHEREAS, This noteworthy organization was founded on October
7, 1997, by five Texas A&M University students who sought to promote
cultural awareness and enhance diversity on campus and throughout
the surrounding region; since that time, Delta Xi Nu has welcomed
women of all backgrounds and committed itself to sisterhood,
culture, and education, and it has focused its philanthropic
endeavors on the prevention of violence against women; and
WHEREAS, The Delta chapter at The University of Texas-Pan
American was chartered on April 16, 2005, and has grown to nearly 40
members; active on campus, the group often works with the
University Program Board to coordinate cultural showcases, and it
regularly participates in celebrations, like those commemorating
Dia de los Muertos or Diez y Seis de Septiembre; the Delta chapter
was also involved in the UTPA Alumni Association fajita cook-off,
and its signature event is Dining with Culture; and
WHEREAS, Engaged in the community, the members of the Delta
chapter regularly volunteer their time to such organizations as
Keep McAllen Beautiful, through which they helped paint houses for
low-income families, and the Pharr Community Outreach Project, and
they have also sponsored a self-defense seminar to raise awareness
about domestic violence; moreover, the group earned distinction as
the Greek organization with the highest cumulative GPA, and it
received the Dean's Award for the 2007-2008 school year; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of its development, Delta Xi Nu has
remained dedicated to fostering compassion, understanding, and
diversity, and in so doing, it has made a positive difference in the
UTPA community and beyond; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor the Delta chapter of Delta Xi Nu
Multicultural Sorority, Inc., for its efforts in behalf of The
University of Texas-Pan American and the greater community and
extend to its members sincere best wishes for continued success;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Delta Xi Nu as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.