TITLE: Recognizing the Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, on the occasion of the sorority's centennial.

SUMMARY: Recognizing the Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, on the occasion of the sorority's centennial.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, and the other North Texas chapters that are hosting the National Torch Tour honoring the sorority's centennial and its 22 founders; and WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is the largest African American sorority in the world and is dedicated to a program that promotes economic and educational development, international awareness and involvement, physical and mental health, and political awareness and involvement; and WHEREAS, Other North Texas chapters working to promote and support the National Torch Tour are the Fort Worth Alumnae, the Metropolitan Dallas Alumnae, the Arlington Alumnae, the North Dallas Suburban Alumnae, the Southwest Dallas County Alumnae, the Denton County Alumnae, and the Collin County Alumnae Chapters, as well as the Zeta Eta Chapter at the University of North Texas, the Lambda Nu Chapter at Paul Quinn College, the Nu Iota Chapter at Southern Methodist University, the Eta Delta Chapter at Texas Woman's University, the Lambda Chi Chapter at The University of Texas at Arlington, the Iota Eta Chapter at Texas Christian University, the Sigma Mu Chapter at The University of Texas at Dallas, and the Theta Nu Chapter at Texas A&M University--Commerce; and WHEREAS, All of these outstanding organizations have had a significant impact on the betterment of their communities, and it is truly fitting that they be recognized as they celebrate this milestone in the sorority's history; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend the Dallas Alumnae Chapter and the other North Texas chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, on their valuable community service and extend to their members best wishes for a memorable National Torch Tour centennial celebration; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the sorority as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. West President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 20, 2013.