SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 275
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Alyce Roberta Gay Goff, who is being honored as a
75-year 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, Alyce Goff was initiated into the Alpha Iota
Chapter in 1942 at Wiley College; she is a talented musician and
author and has been the recipient of numerous awards; over the
years, she has remained a loyal and active 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 Alyce Roberta Gay Goff on her 75
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 22, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate