SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 28 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. West ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on November 21, 2023. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate