SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 258
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority, Incorporated, and the other North Texas chapters that
are hosting the National Torch Tour honoring the sorority's
centennial and its 22 founders; and
WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is the largest African
American sorority in the world and is dedicated to a program that
promotes economic and educational development, international
awareness and involvement, physical and mental health, and
political awareness and involvement; and
WHEREAS, Other North Texas chapters working to promote and
support the National Torch Tour are the Fort Worth Alumnae, the
Metropolitan Dallas Alumnae, the Arlington Alumnae, the North
Dallas Suburban Alumnae, the Southwest Dallas County Alumnae,
the Denton County Alumnae, and the Collin County Alumnae
Chapters, as well as the Zeta Eta Chapter at the University of
North Texas, the Lambda Nu Chapter at Paul Quinn College, the Nu
Iota Chapter at Southern Methodist University, the Eta Delta
Chapter at Texas Woman's University, the Lambda Chi Chapter at
The University of Texas at Arlington, the Iota Eta Chapter at
Texas Christian University, the Sigma Mu Chapter at The
University of Texas at Dallas, and the Theta Nu Chapter at Texas
A&M University--Commerce; and
WHEREAS, All of these outstanding organizations have had a
significant impact on the betterment of their communities, and it
is truly fitting that they be recognized as they celebrate this
milestone in the sorority's history; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby commend the Dallas Alumnae Chapter and the
other North Texas chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,
Incorporated, on their valuable community service and extend to
their members best wishes for a memorable National Torch Tour
centennial celebration; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
sorority as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 20, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate