SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 119
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Maynard Yates, a 50-year member of Kappa Alpha Psi
Fraternity, Incorporated, who is being honored by the Dallas
Alumni Chapter at the 2025 Chapter Anniversary on March 9, 2025;
and
WHEREAS, The Dallas Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi
Fraternity was established on March 9, 1935, with a mission to
institute programs of community service, civic engagement, and
social enlightenment in North Texas; the chapter will recognize
its long-standing members at its annual chapter anniversary
celebration; and
WHEREAS, Maynard Yates was inducted into the Delta Sigma
Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi in the spring of 1975 at Bishop
College; he has served as a faithful leader of the Dallas Alumni
Chapter and in the North Texas region and has mentored many new
members; he is active in the fraternity's community and civic
engagement initiatives and regularly supports youth
participating in academic and community programs; and
WHEREAS, Maynard is truly deserving of recognition for his
longtime membership in Kappa Alpha Psi and for the role he has
played in helping the Dallas Alumni Chapter to carry out the
fraternity's mission of encouraging high scholastic and ethical
standards, promoting unity and friendship, and empowering men to
serve their communities; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby commend Maynard Yates on his many
achievements and extend congratulations to him on being honored
by the Dallas Alumni Chapter as a 50-year member of Kappa Alpha
Psi Fraternity at its 90th anniversary celebration; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him 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 20, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate