SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 179
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize the Silver Sorors of the Dallas Alumnae Chapter of
	Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, who are being honored
	at the 2017 Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Joint Founders Day
	Luncheon on February 25; and
	WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was established at
	Howard University in 1913; through programs of service, the
	sorority has long worked to encourage young women to strive for
	academic excellence, to provide support for the vulnerable and
	underserved, and to participate in the establishment of sound
	public policy; the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex chapters recognize
	the long-standing members of the sorority for 25, 50, and 75 years
	of service; and
	WHEREAS, The Silver Sorors being honored by the Dallas
	Alumnae Chapter are Demetria Chester, Renae Christopher,
	Valencia Nash-McShann, Marsha Thornton, Toni Rose, Tracie
	Shelby, and Rhenett Simpson; over the years, these exemplary
	women have remained loyal Delta Sigma Theta Sorority members and
	have served as mentors and role models to countless sisters; and
	WHEREAS, These outstanding women are truly deserving of
	recognition for their longtime membership in Delta Sigma Theta
	Sorority and for the important role they have played in helping
	the sorority to fulfill its mission of promoting service on
	behalf of others; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, hereby commend the Silver Sorors on their 25 years
	of service to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and on their many
	achievements and extend to them best wishes in all their future
	endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on February 13, 2017.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate