SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 45
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Golden Soror Hertha Helen Echols, a 50-year member of
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, who is being honored by
Alpha Xi Omega Chapter at its 2021 Founders' Day event; and
WHEREAS, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, is an
international service organization that was founded on the
campus of Howard University in 1908; it is the oldest
Greek-lettered organization established by African American
college-educated women; and
WHEREAS, Hertha Helen Echols was inducted into the Epsilon
Sigma Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority in 1971; 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, Hertha Helen Echols is truly deserving of
recognition for her longtime membership in and service to Alpha
Kappa Alpha Sorority and for the important role she has played in
helping to encourage leadership, scholarship, personal
development, and community service through the sorority's
programs; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby commend Golden Soror Hertha Helen Echols on
her dedicated service and her many achievements and extend to her
congratulations on being honored by the Alpha Xi Omega Chapter of
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, at its 2021 Founders'
Day event; 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 February 9, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate