The resolution honors the Delta Xi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. at The University of Texas at Austin as it celebrates its Founders Week in February 2025. Established in 1908 as the first sorority for African American women, Alpha Kappa Alpha has a long history of promoting sisterhood, social change, and support for women through various initiatives. The Delta Xi Chapter, founded in 1959, has continued this mission by engaging in community service, educational enrichment, and advocacy for marginalized communities, focusing on health, economic development, education, the arts, and the empowerment of women and girls.
During its Founders Week, the Delta Xi Chapter honors the legacy of its founders while reaffirming its commitment to academic achievement, civic responsibility, and social justice. The resolution recognizes the chapter's dedication to improving the quality of life for their fellow citizens and expresses the Texas House of Representatives' high regard for their contributions. It concludes with best wishes for the future and the preparation of an official copy of the resolution for the chapter.