Bill Text: TX SR438 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Recognizing Joycelyn Marie Franklin for 50 years of service to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2023-04-18 - Reported enrolled [SR438 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-SR438-Enrolled.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 438
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Joycelyn Marie Franklin, a 50-year member of Delta
Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated; 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, support
communities, strengthen African American families, and encourage
civic and political awareness and participation in the
establishment of sound public policy; and
WHEREAS, Joycelyn was inducted into the Theta Nu Chapter of
Delta Sigma Theta 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, Joycelyn 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 organization carry
out its mission of empowering people and making a difference in
Black communities; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby commend Joycelyn Marie Franklin on her
many achievements and extend to her congratulations on being
honored 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 April 18, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate