TITLE: Commending the Sigma chapter of Delta Epsilon Mu at The University of Texas at Austin for its community service.

SUMMARY: Commending the Sigma chapter of Delta Epsilon Mu at The University of Texas at Austin for its community service.

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WHEREAS, The members of the Sigma chapter of Delta Epsilon Mu at The University of Texas at Austin have distinguished themselves through their admirable commitment to community service; and WHEREAS, The only professional coed fraternity of its kind in the nation, Delta Epsilon Mu is open to undergraduate students majoring in a pre-health field, including medicine, dentistry, nursing, psychology, and veterinary medicine; the UT chapter was founded in 2013, and its members are committed to upholding the organization's founding principles of dedication, loyalty, friendship, and support by participating in numerous service projects; and WHEREAS, This notable group regularly takes part in activities that help promote health care and education, and its membership has greatly contributed to such worthwhile initiatives as the Micah 6 food pantry, Reading Aces, 20/20/20, and the Feed My People program of the Foundation for the Homeless; and WHEREAS, The members of Delta Epsilon Mu have come together in fellowship not only to further prepare themselves for their professional careers but also to promote a higher standard of civic leadership and concern for others among those entering a health-related field; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby commend the Sigma chapter of Delta Epsilon Mu at The University of Texas at Austin for its outstanding efforts in behalf of the local community and extend to its members sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the fraternity as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Hinojosa Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2108 was adopted by the House on May 25, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House