SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 45 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Alpha Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, on the grand occasion of its 2017 Founders' Day Luncheon on February 4; and WHEREAS, The Alpha Xi Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority was established on June 6, 1929; through programs of service, the chapter has long worked to encourage young women to develop high standards of character and to strive for excellence in educational achievement; and WHEREAS, The Alpha Xi Omega Chapter serves as an example of excellence within the sorority, and its members are committed to implementing quality programs that benefit the community and actively promote the goals of the distinguished sorority; from its inception, the chapter has given scholarships to Dallas students and provided social services for women and children; and WHEREAS, The 2017 Founders' Day Luncheon is an opportunity to reflect on the sorority's rich history and to pay tribute to the many great women of the Alpha Xi Omega Chapter who have helped the organization continue to fulfill its mission of service; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Alpha Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, for their many contributions to society and extend to them best wishes for a memorable 2017 Founders' Day Luncheon; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the chapter 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 January 24, 2017. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate