Texas HR 273: Commending Libby Gonzales for her advocacy work in behalf of the transgender youth community in Texas.

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89(R) HR 273 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

  

  

  
 H.R. No. 273

  

  

   

 R E S O L U T I O N

   

        WHEREAS, The Delta Xi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, 

  

 Inc., at The University of Texas at Austin is celebrating its 

  

 Founders Week in February 2025; and

  

        WHEREAS, Alpha Kappa Alpha was established in 1908 at Howard 

  

 University as the nation's first sorority for African American 

  

 women; over the years, the organization and its affiliate chapters 

  

 have worked to foster sisterhood, promote social change, and 

  

 support women of all backgrounds through scholarship, service, and 

  

 leadership; and

  

        WHEREAS, Founded in May 1959 at The University of Texas at 

  

 Austin, the Delta Xi Chapter has upheld the mission of Alpha Kappa 

  

 Alpha Sorority through its dedication to community service, 

  

 educational enrichment, and advocacy on behalf of marginalized 

  

 communities; exemplifying the ideal of "Service to All Mankind," 

  

 the chapter's members have participated in numerous initiatives 

  

 that focus on health, economic development, education, the arts, 

  

 and the empowerment of women and girls; and

  

        WHEREAS, As part of its Founders Week event, the Delta Xi 

  

 Chapter is honoring the legacy of the women who paved the way for 

  

 future generations of Alpha Kappa Alpha members; while celebrating 

  

 its heritage, the chapter is reaffirming its commitment to building 

  

 upon its founders' work in the areas of academic achievement, civic 

  

 responsibility, and social justice; and

  

        WHEREAS, The members of the Delta Xi Chapter have 

  

 demonstrated a steadfast dedication to advancing the worthy goals 

  

 of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and to improving the quality of life 

  

 for their fellow citizens, and they are indeed deserving of 

  

 recognition for their contributions as they celebrate this special 

  

 occasion; now, therefore, be it

  

        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas 

  

 Legislature hereby honor the Delta Xi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha 

  

 Sorority, Inc., on the occasion of its Founders Week celebration 

  

 and extend to the chapter's members sincere best wishes for the 

  

 future; and, be it further

  

        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 

  

 prepared for the chapter as an expression of high regard by the 

   

 Texas House of Representatives.

  

   

 Jones of Harris

   

   

 ______________________________

   

 Speaker of the House     

  

   

        I certify that H.R. No. 273 was adopted by the House on 

   

 February 19, 2025, by a non-record vote.

   

   

 ______________________________

   

 Chief Clerk of the House