SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 509
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Houston Metropolitan Area Chapters of Alpha Kappa
Alpha Sorority, which will welcome a new chapter, the Pearls of
Lake Houston, on May 19, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is an international
service organization established in 1908 on the campus of Howard
University, in Washington, D.C.; the sorority is composed of
distinguished and successful women who project excellence in
their communities; and
WHEREAS, The Pearls of Lake Houston interest group
includes 63 women from diverse professional backgrounds; founded
in 2017, the organization partners with local businesses, school
districts, and individuals to serve the communities of New Caney,
Porter, Kingwood, Huffman, Atascocita, Lake Houston, and
Sheldon; and
WHEREAS, Since the group's inception, the members of the
Pearls of Lake Houston have worked diligently on behalf of their
communities; their many service projects have benefited
struggling children and families, local school districts, senior
living centers, and environmental causes; and
WHEREAS, The Pearls of Lake Houston group represents the
highest ideals of civic service, and it is truly fitting that the
organization become part of the prestigious Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Houston
Metropolitan Area Chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority for
their many contributions to their communities and extend to them
congratulations on the newest addition to their family of
exemplary community organizations; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the sorority as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Whitmire
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 27, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate