Bill Text: TX SR119 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Recognizing Oretta B. Johnson for 50 years of service to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-02-07 - Reported enrolled [SR119 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-SR119-Enrolled.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 119
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Oretta B. Johnson, a 50-year member of Delta Sigma
Theta Sorority, Incorporated, who is being honored by the Dallas
Alumnae Chapter at its Frederica Chase Dodd Founders Day
Celebration on February 4, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was founded in 1913 on
the campus of Howard University; the organization strives to
promote academic excellence, provide scholarships, improve
communities, support the underserved, and encourage civic and
political awareness and participation in the establishment of
sound public policy; and
WHEREAS, Oretta was inducted into Zeta Eta Chapter of Delta
Sigma Theta Sorority in 1973 at University of North Texas; 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, Oretta is truly deserving of recognition for her
longtime membership in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and for the
important role she has played in helping the Dallas Alumnae
Chapter carry out its mission of empowering people and making a
difference in the Dallas community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby commend Oretta B. Johnson on her many
achievements and extend to her congratulations on being honored
by the Dallas Alumnae Chapter as a 50-year member of Delta Sigma
Theta Sorority; 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
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 7, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate