SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 194 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Alpha Alpha Omicron Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, which was chartered on March 7, 2021, and serves the areas in and around Kaufman and Rockwall Counties; and WHEREAS, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is an international service organization that was founded in 1908 on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C.; the organization's membership consists of nearly 300,000 distinguished and successful women who exert a positive influence on society by promoting excellence in their communities and by advocating greater equality and opportunity for all; and WHEREAS, The sorority's members are dynamic women representing diverse professional backgrounds, and area members in the South Central Region have worked tirelessly to build partnerships with local businesses, school districts, and individuals to serve the communities within and surrounding Kaufman and Rockwall Counties; and WHEREAS, Since 2019, the members of Alpha Alpha Omicron Omega Chapter, formerly known as Pearls by the Lake, have fulfilled the mission of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, by serving their communities in multiple capacities; members have performed over 1,000 hours of community service and provided various charitable donations, and the chapter has participated in public seminars in areas of education, health, economics, the arts, and global impact; and WHEREAS, The members of Alpha Alpha Omicron Omega Chapter and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, represent the highest ideals of civic service, and it is indeed fitting that the Texas Senate recognize this exemplary group and the many great women who have helped the organization continue to fulfill its mission of service; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th Legislature, hereby commend the Alpha Alpha Omicron Omega Chapter and extend best wishes to its members for continued success in their endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. West ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 25, 2021. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate