SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 179
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Silver Sorors of the Dallas Alumnae Chapter of
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, who are being honored
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, The Silver Sorors being honored by the Dallas
Alumnae Chapter are Demetria Chester, Renae Christopher,
Valencia Nash-McShann, Marsha Thornton, Toni Rose, Tracie
Shelby, and Rhenett Simpson; over the years, these exemplary
women have remained loyal Delta Sigma Theta Sorority members and
have served as mentors and role models to countless sisters; and
WHEREAS, These outstanding women 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 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 the Silver Sorors on their 25 years
of service to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and on their many
achievements and extend to them best wishes in all their future
endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
them as an expression of esteem 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 13, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate