2023S0522-1 11/17/23
By: West S.R. No. 28
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Golden Soror Joyce Ratcliff, a 50-year member of Alpha
Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, who is being honored by
Omicron Mu Omega Chapter at its Founders' Day Luncheon on January
28, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Omicron Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority was conceived in October of 1983 by five sorors who met
to discuss the formation of a second graduate chapter in the
Dallas area; after much dedicated effort, the chapter was
established on June 23, 1984; it has an illustrious history of
service and community work, and it annually recognizes
long-standing sorority members at its Founders' Day Luncheon;
and
WHEREAS, Joyce Ratcliff was inducted into the Gamma Psi
Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority at Texas Southern
University in 1974, and she later joined the Omicron Mu Omega
Chapter of the sorority; 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, Joyce 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 programs of Omicron Mu Omega Chapter; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend Golden Soror
Joyce Ratcliff on her dedicated service and her many achievements
and extend to her congratulations on being honored by Omicron Mu
Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority at its 2024 Founders'
Day Luncheon; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.