SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 181
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Sabra Jackson Richard, who is being honored as a Golden
Soror of the Collin County 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, Sabra Jackson Richard 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 Sabra Jackson Richard 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