Bill Text: TX SR33 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: Recognizing Irene Redmond for 50 years of service to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2023-01-18 - Reported enrolled [SR33 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-SR33-Introduced.html

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2023S0030-1 01/13/23
By: West S.R. No. 33

SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Golden Soror Irene Redmond, a 50-year member of Alpha
Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, who is being honored by Alpha
Xi Omega Chapter at its Founders' Day Luncheon on February 11,
2023; and
WHEREAS, Alpha Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority was established on June 6, 1929, through the efforts of
Florence Harlee Phelps, who also served as the chapter's first
president; through programs of service, the chapter has long
worked to encourage young women to develop high standards of
character and to strive for excellence in educational
achievement, and it annually recognizes long-standing sorority
members at its Founders' Day Luncheon; and
WHEREAS, Irene was inducted into Gamma Psi Chapter of
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority at Texas Southern University in 1973;
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, Irene is truly deserving of recognition for her
longtime membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and for the
important role she has played in helping Alpha Xi Omega Chapter
fulfill its mission of encouraging high scholastic and ethical
standards, promoting unity and friendship, addressing problems
that concern girls and women, and being of service to all; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby commend Golden Soror Irene Redmond on her
dedicated service and her many achievements and extend to her
congratulations on being honored by Alpha Xi Omega Chapter of
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority at its 2023 Founders' Day Luncheon;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.