SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 54
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Jo Ann Kennedy, a 50-year member of Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority, Incorporated, who is being honored by the Dallas-Fort
Worth Metroplex Chapters at a Joint Founders Day Luncheon on
February 9, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was founded in 1913 on
the campus of Howard University; the organization strives to
promote academic excellence, provide scholarships, improve
communities, support the underserved, and encourage civic and
political awareness and participation in the establishment of
positive public policy; and
WHEREAS, The Founders Day Luncheon presents an excellent
opportunity for the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Chapters to
honor the contributions of long-term members and to celebrate
their membership milestones; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Jo Ann Kennedy has remained a
loyal member of the sorority and has served as a mentor and role
model to countless sisters; she is truly deserving of recognition
for her longtime membership in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and for
the important role she has played in helping her chapter carry
out its mission of service to the sorority and to the community;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend Jo Ann Kennedy on her many
achievements and extend to her congratulations on being honored
by the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Chapters as a 50-year member
of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; 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 January 28, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate