SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 701 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Epsilon Chapter, which is celebrating the 65th anniversary of its charter on June 3, 2023; and WHEREAS, Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, is a nonprofit organization that supports charitable organizations and underserved communities; for 65 years, the Epsilon Chapter of Eta Phi Beta has served communities in Dallas and beyond; and WHEREAS, Eta Phi Beta Sorority was founded in 1942 to foster high scholastic standards, encourage personal and professional growth, and expand awareness of career opportunities for African American women who have entrepreneurial aspirations; and WHEREAS, Established in 1958 in Dallas, the Epsilon Chapter offers opportunities to professional women for service to their communities and for the empowerment of one another; through their dedicated community service, the women of the Epsilon Chapter have championed underserved communities in general and especially those Dallas residents who have developmental disabilities; and WHEREAS, The residents of the City of Dallas have benefited from the generous women of the Epsilon Chapter who have for years devoted their time and energy to empowering communities in shaping a brighter future; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Epsilon Chapter of Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, on their many uplifting contributions to the spiritual and social betterment of the community and extend to the chapter sincere best wishes for a memorable 65th anniversary celebration; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of this special occasion. West ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 28, 2023. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate