SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 26 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Ola Comins, a 70-year member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, who is being honored by the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Chapters at a special Founders Day Luncheon on January 24, 2015; and WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was founded in 1913 on the campus of Howard University; the organization strives to promote academic excellence, provide scholarships, improve communities, support the underserved, and encourage civic and political awareness and participation in the establishment of positive public policy; and WHEREAS, The Founders Day Luncheon presents an excellent opportunity for the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Chapters to honor the contributions of long-term members and to celebrate their membership milestones; and WHEREAS, Over the years, Ola Comins has remained a loyal member of the sorority and has served as a mentor and role model to countless sisters; she is truly deserving of recognition for her longtime membership in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and for the important role she has played in helping her chapter carry out its mission of service to the sorority and to the community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend Ola Comins on her many achievements and extend to her congratulations on being honored by the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Chapters as a 70-year member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. West ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 21, 2015. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate