TITLE: Commending Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity and Paul Quinn College for sponsoring the Kappa Kamp summer enrichment program.

SUMMARY: Commending Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity and Paul Quinn College for sponsoring the Kappa Kamp summer enrichment program.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity Kappa Kamp, a summer enrichment program that provides students with an opportunity to acquire valuable life skills, is being held on the campus of Paul Quinn College in Dallas from June 9 to 21, 2013; and WHEREAS, Founded in 1911, Kappa Alpha Psi now numbers more than 800 collegiate and alumni chapters throughout the country; this notable organization seeks to promote the spiritual, social, intellectual, and moral welfare of its members and to enlighten the leaders of today and tomorrow about issues relevant to the African American community; in sponsoring Kappa Kamp with Paul Quinn College, a historically black, faith-based institution, the fraternity is extending the reach of its influence and offering a rich cultural and educational experience to youth from across the United States; and WHEREAS, Created for students age 12 through 16, Kappa Kamp provides a series of intensive workshops and structured activities designed to enhance reading, writing, and speaking skills and expand students' horizons; campers take part in field trips, listen to lectures, and engage in exercises focused on science and technology; the camp also features recreational activities that promote character development, encourage good citizenship, and illuminate the potential for individual greatness through higher education; and WHEREAS, The Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity equips young people with many of the tools necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing world, and through its Kappa Kamp, it is helping younger students to build a solid foundation for future achievement; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby commend Kappa Alpha Psi and Paul Quinn College for hosting the Kappa Kamp summer enrichment program and extend to all those associated with the event sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared for Kappa Alpha Psi and Paul Quinn College as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Johnson Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2707 was adopted by the House on May 24, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House