Bill Text: TX SR39 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: Recognizing Eddie Bernice Johnson for 50 years of service to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2023-01-18 - Reported enrolled [SR39 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-SR39-Introduced.html

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2023S0027-1 01/13/23
By: West S.R. No. 39

SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Golden Soror Eddie Bernice Johnson, 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, Eddie was inducted into Alpha Xi Omega Chapter of
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority 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, Eddie 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 Eddie Bernice Johnson
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.