SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 900
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Ernestine Hodges Cohee for 70 years of outstanding service
as a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated; and
WHEREAS, Ernestine Hodges Cohee was initiated into the
sorority on November 30, 1946, at Wiley College, where she served
as the Alpha Iota Chapter's journalist, vice president, and dean
of pledges; and
WHEREAS, After her graduation, she returned to her
hometown of Fort Worth and became active in the Beta Rho Chapter,
now known as the Fort Worth Alumnae Chapter; through the years,
she has held numerous offices and has served on every committee
in the chapter; she has been a delegate to numerous national
conventions, regional conferences, and state meetings; and
WHEREAS, She has received many honors for her exemplary
service to the chapter, including the Reclamation Award, the
Distinguished Service Award, the Ms. Protocol Award, the Dorothy
Rettig Soror of the Year Award, and the Lifetime Achievement
Award; she has also received the Tarrant County Pan Hellenic
Council Greek Image Award; and
WHEREAS, Ernestine Hodges Cohee is a highly respected member
of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, and it is truly fitting that she
receive special recognition for her countless contributions to its
success; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend Ernestine Hodges Cohee on her many
achievements as a 70-year member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,
Incorporated, and extend to her best wishes for continued success
in all her 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 May 26, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate