H.R. No. 2369
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Houston Assembly of Delphian Chapters is
celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2023, providing a fitting
opportunity to recognize the organization for its myriad
contributions to the community; and
WHEREAS, HADC traces its origins to November 16, 1923, when
the Owl Delphian chapter was founded with a membership of
approximately 35 women; an additional chapter, Theta Delphian, was
created, and by the end of 1924, four Delphian chapters existed in
Houston; dedicated to helping women earn degrees from the
University of Houston, which was then a junior college, the
organization awarded its first scholarship in 1930; and
WHEREAS, The Delphian scholarship program went on to
experience tremendous growth, and in 1957, the annual Delphian
Scholarship Ball was established as the major source of funds for
grants and scholarships; in 2014, the Delphian Endowment
Scholarship was put into place at the University of Houston; today,
HADC is composed of 10 chapters, and the organization's members
remain committed to intellectual enrichment, social enhancement,
and philanthropic endeavors; HADC continues to award scholarships
to students at UH and the University of Houston-Downtown, and to
date, it has given more than $1.5 million in financial assistance to
Delphian Scholars; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, the Houston Assembly of
Delphian Chapters has made an untold impact in the lives of many
women in the Greater Houston area, and it is a pleasure to join in
commemorating this special milestone in the organization's
history; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby honor the Houston Assembly of Delphian Chapters
on the occasion of its 100th anniversary and extend to all those
associated with the organization sincere best wishes for continued
success with their important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for HADC as an expression of high regard by the Texas House
of Representatives.
Allen
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2369 was adopted by the House on May
29, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House