Bill Text: GA SR558 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.; recognize
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-04-12 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR558 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-SR558-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 558
By:
Senator Tate of the 38th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., was incorporated in 1943 under the guiding vision
and foresight of remarkable women of Lewis College of Business in Michigan: Ivy
Banks, Dorothy Sylvers Brown, Earline Carter, Mae Edwards Curry, Katherine
Rivers Douglas, Merry Green Hubbard, Ethel Madison, Ann Porter, Mattie Rankin,
Lena Reed, and Atheline Shelton; and
WHEREAS,
Eta Phi Beta Sorority was established with a purpose to promote and develop
closer fellowship among business and professional women and to work for their
welfare; and
WHEREAS,
since 1943, the women of Eta Phi Beta Sorority have offered their best to their
respective local communities and the world community at large; and
WHEREAS,
the sorority prides itself on its work on behalf of individuals with
developmental disabilities, spearheading efforts in educational programs and
providing community service to these special and exceptional citizens;
and
WHEREAS,
Eta Phi Beta Sorority also prides itself on being a unique organization that is
family oriented and maintains auxiliaries which include members' husbands and
children; and
WHEREAS,
over the decades, the sorority has continued its vision to promote high
scholastic standards, personal growth, and career awareness and provide
opportunities for community service; and
WHEREAS,
today, Eta Phi Beta's goals remain to create the highest standards in all
business fields, support high school graduates by providing scholarships that
further education in business and professional fields, and assist in programs
designed to improve the quality of life for people who are developmentally
disabled; and
WHEREAS,
it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding work of this fine
organization and its numerous contributions to others be appropriately
recognized.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize
the rich history and tradition of Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and commend the
organization on its 68 years of service to others.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Eta Phi Beta Sorority,
Inc.
