SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 170
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Alice Lias, who is being honored as a Golden Soror of
the Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,
Incorporated, at the 2017 Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Joint
Founders Day Luncheon on February 25; and
WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was established at
Howard University in 1913; through programs of service, the
sorority has long worked to encourage young women to strive for
academic excellence, to provide support for the vulnerable and
underserved, and to participate in the establishment of sound
public policy; the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex chapters recognize
the long-standing members of the sorority for 25, 50, and 75
years of service; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Alice Lias has remained a loyal
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority member and has served as a mentor and
role model to countless sisters; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding woman is truly deserving of
recognition for her longtime membership in Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority and for the important role she has played in helping the
sorority to fulfill its mission of promoting service on behalf of
others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend Alice Lias on her 50 years of service
to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and on her many achievements and
extend to her best wishes in all her future endeavors; 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
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 13, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate