SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 275
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize Alyce Roberta Gay Goff, who is being honored as a
	75-year Soror of the Dallas 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, Alyce Goff was initiated into the Alpha Iota
	Chapter in 1942 at Wiley College; she is a talented musician and
	author and has been the recipient of numerous awards; over the
	years, she has remained a loyal and active 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 Alyce Roberta Gay Goff on her 75
	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 22, 2017.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate