SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 52
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority, Incorporated, on the grand occasion of its Founders Day
Celebration Gala; and
WHEREAS, The Dallas Alumnae Chapter is commemorating its
85th anniversary and the 96th year the international sorority has
promoted human welfare through its many services and programs;
and
WHEREAS, The gala is being held at the Black Academy of
Arts and Letters on January 31, 2009, and will feature
recognition of the Dallas Alumnae Chapter's 50-year honorees,
Dr. Velma Smith and Lynetta Haynes-Oliver, and this year's
25-year honoree, Carolyn Hickman; and
WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was founded by 22
undergraduate women at Howard University on January 13, 1913, to
promote academic excellence and provide assistance to persons in
need; the private, nonprofit organization now has some 200,000
members in more than 900 chapters around the world; and
WHEREAS, The Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta,
founded in 1924, has a rich legacy of sisterhood, scholarship,
and service; it is well known for its outstanding work with young
women, encouraging them to pursue higher education, develop good
communications skills, and serve their communities; and
WHEREAS, From providing services for the poor and elderly
to collaborating with other organizations to promote personal
well-being, affordable housing, and economic development, the
Dallas Alumnae Chapter has truly made a positive impact in the
community; it was recognized as the 2008 Women's Council of
Dallas Organization of the Year; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Dallas Alumnae
Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, for their
many worthy endeavors and extend to them best wishes for an
outstanding Founders Day Celebration Gala; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
them as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 28, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate