SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 88 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the members of the Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, on the occasion of the chapter's 91st Anniversary Founders Day Luncheon, which is being held February 7, 2015; and WHEREAS, The Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was chartered in 1924 as Eta Sigma Chapter under the leadership of Frederica Chase Dodd, who had been one of the national founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority in 1913; the chapter has a long history of service and community work, and it annually recognizes long-standing sorority members at its Founders Day Luncheon; and WHEREAS, This year's honorees include Tammi R. Abney, Katrina L. Bell, Nicole T. Brown, and Rosiland Burton, who are being honored for 25 years of membership, Carole Mayo and Mollie Belt, who are being honored for 50 years of membership, and Julia Jordan, who is being honored for 75 years of membership; over the years, these outstanding women have remained loyal members of the sorority and have served as mentors and role models to countless sisters; and WHEREAS, They are truly deserving of recognition for their longtime membership in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and for the important role they have played in helping the Dallas Alumnae Chapter carry out its mission of empowering people and making a difference in the Dallas community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority on their many achievements and extend to them best wishes on the occasion of their Founders Day Luncheon in 2015; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for them 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 February 3, 2015. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate