SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 67
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Golden Soror Brenda Eikner-Jones, a 50-year member of
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, who is being honored by
Alpha Xi Omega Chapter at its Founders' Day Luncheon on
February 23, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Alpha Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority was established on June 6, 1929, through the efforts of
Florence Harlee Phelps, who also served as the chapter's first
president; 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 it annually recognizes long-standing sorority
members at its Founders' Day Luncheon; and
WHEREAS, Brenda Eikner-Jones was inducted into Gamma Psi
Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority at Texas Southern
University in Houston in 1969; over the years, she has remained a
loyal member of the sorority and has served as a mentor and role
model to countless sisters; and
WHEREAS, Brenda Eikner-Jones is truly deserving of
recognition for her longtime membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority and for the important role she has played in helping
Alpha Xi Omega Chapter fulfill its mission of encouraging high
scholastic and ethical standards, promoting unity and
friendship, addressing problems that concern girls and women,
and being of service to all mankind; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend Golden Soror Brenda Eikner-Jones on
her dedicated service and her many achievements and extend to her
congratulations on being honored by Alpha Xi Omega Chapter of
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority at its 2019 Founders' Day Luncheon;
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