SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 181
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize Sabra Jackson Richard, who is being honored as a Golden
	Soror of the Collin County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta
	Sorority, Incorporated, 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, Over the years, Sabra Jackson Richard has
	remained a loyal Delta Sigma Theta Sorority member and has served
	as a mentor and role model to countless sisters; and
	WHEREAS, This outstanding woman is truly deserving of
	recognition for her longtime membership in Delta Sigma Theta
	Sorority and for the important role she has 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 Sabra Jackson Richard on her 50 years
	of service to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and on her many
	achievements and extend to her best wishes in all her future
	endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	her 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