2023S0072-1 01/27/23
 
  By: West S.R. No. 119
 
 
 
SENATE RESOLUTION
         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.