Bill Text: TX SR50 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing Constance Washington for her 50-year membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-01-24 - Reported enrolled [SR50 Detail]
Download: Texas-2017-SR50-Enrolled.html
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
recognize Golden Soror Constance Washington, a 50-year member of | ||
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, who is being honored by | ||
the Alpha Xi Omega Chapter at its 2017 Founders' Day Luncheon on | ||
February 4; and | ||
WHEREAS, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority was established at | ||
Howard University in 1908; through programs of service, the | ||
sorority has long worked to encourage young women to develop high | ||
standards of character and to strive for excellence in | ||
educational achievement; the Alpha Xi Omega Chapter annually | ||
recognizes long-standing members of the sorority at its | ||
Founders' Day Luncheon; and | ||
WHEREAS, For 50 years, Constance Washington has remained a | ||
loyal Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority member, and she has served as a | ||
mentor and role model to countless sisters; and | ||
WHEREAS, Constance Washington is truly deserving of | ||
recognition for her longtime membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha | ||
Sorority and for the important role she has played in helping the | ||
sorority to fulfill its mission of encouraging high scholastic | ||
and ethical standards, promoting unity and friendship, | ||
addressing the concerns of girls and young women, and being of | ||
service to all mankind; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th | ||
Legislature, hereby commend Golden Soror Constance Washington on | ||
her dedicated service and her many achievements and extend to her | ||
congratulations on being honored by the Alpha Xi Omega Chapter of | ||
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority at its 2017 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. | ||
West | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on January 24, 2017. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |