SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 26
       WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Golden Soror Debra Bourgeois, a 50-year member of Alpha
Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, who is being honored by
Omicron Mu Omega Chapter at its Founders' Day Luncheon on January
28, 2024; and
       WHEREAS, Omicron Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority was conceived in October of 1983 by five sorors who met to
discuss the formation of a second graduate chapter in the Dallas
area; after much dedicated effort, the chapter was established on
June 23, 1984; it has an illustrious history of service and
community work, and it annually recognizes long-standing sorority
members at its Founders' Day Luncheon; and
       WHEREAS, Debra Bourgeois was inducted into the Beta
Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority at Dillard
University in New Orleans in 1974, and she later joined the
Omicron Mu Omega Chapter of the sorority; over the years, she has
remained a loyal member of the sorority and has served as a mentor
and role model to countless sisters; and
       WHEREAS, Debra is truly deserving of recognition for her
longtime membership in and service to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
and for the important role she has played in helping to encourage
leadership, scholarship, personal development, and community
service through the programs of Omicron Mu Omega Chapter; now,
therefore, be it
       RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend Golden Soror
Debra Bourgeois on her dedicated service and her many
achievements and extend to her congratulations on being honored
by Omicron Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority at its
2024 Founders' Day Luncheon; 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 November 21, 2023.
 
 
 
  ________________________________ 
      Secretary of the Senate
 
 
 
  ________________________________ 
       Member, Texas Senate