SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 155
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Alpha Kappa Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho
Sorority, Incorporated, on the occasion of its 75th anniversary,
which was celebrated with a virtual banquet on February 27, 2021;
and
WHEREAS, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority is a national collegiate
sorority that was incorporated in 1922; through the years, it has
served as a home for thousands of collegiate and professional
women looking for a place to share inspiring life experiences,
learn new things, and uplift the community through sisterhood,
scholarship, and service; and
WHEREAS, The Alpha Kappa Sigma Chapter was established on
February 2, 1946; since its founding, the chapter has initiated
and sustained a wide range of community service efforts for the
Austin area; the chapter's initiatives include hosting a
biennial debutante ball, numerous voter registration drives, and
events in recognition of local educators; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, the chapter has given special
attention to issues affecting young people and education, and its
members have organized school supply and shoe drives to benefit
area children; and
WHEREAS, For 75 years, the Alpha Kappa Sigma Chapter has
had a positive impact on the fabric of life in Austin, and it is
truly fitting that the chapter receive special recognition as it
reaches this milestone in its history; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby commend the Alpha Kappa Sigma Chapter of
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated, on 75 years of
exceptional service to the Austin community and extend to its
members best wishes for continued success; 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.
Eckhardt
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 18, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate