Bill Text: TX HR1559 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Congratulating the Gamma Sigma Philo Affiliate of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority on its 70th anniversary.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-05-17 - Reported enrolled [HR1559 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-HR1559-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 1559

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Gamma Sigma Philo Affiliate of Sigma Gamma Rho
Sorority is celebrating its 70th anniversary in Houston on June 8,
2019; and
WHEREAS, On June 10, 1949, the Gamma Sigma Philo Affiliate
was organized as the Sigma Comrade of Gamma Sigma Chapter by some of
the chapter's officers; these visionary sorors included Lorene
Lancelin, Merle K. Davis, Maudest Stewart, and Ernestine P. Smith;
and
WHEREAS, The name of the group was changed in 1951 to
incorporate the Greek word for friend, "philo"; three years later,
Sigma Gamma Rho officially approved the new moniker, a fitting
reflection of the deep bonds of friendship developed by the members
as they work together for the greater good; and
WHEREAS, The Gamma Sigma Philo Affiliate sponsors a number of
worthwhile initiatives, including a scholarship program; upholding
the Sigma Gamma Rho motto "Great Service, Greater Progress," the
members also contribute to the national organization's charitable
endeavors and support for such outstanding organizations as the
NAACP, the National Pan-Hellenic Council, the National Urban
League, and the United Negro College Fund; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of seven decades, the members of the
Gamma Sigma Philo Affiliate have demonstrated an exceptional
commitment to the enduring mission of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, and
it is indeed a pleasure to join in celebrating this significant
milestone in the history of the chapter; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Gamma Sigma Philo Affiliate of
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority on its 70th anniversary and extend to the
members sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Dutton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1559 was adopted by the House on May
16, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House