SR494 - Recognizing the member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated on their occasion of the 96th Southern Regional Leadership Conference.

          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 494          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to   recognize the members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, on   the occasion of the 96th Southern Regional Leadership   Conference, which will be held on June 12, 2025; and          WHEREAS, Since it was founded in 1920 on the campus of   Howard University in Washington D.C., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has   exemplified the principles of scholarship, service, sisterhood,   and finer womanhood, and its members have become a prominent   force for positive change in communities across the nation and   around the world; and          WHEREAS, The chapters of the Southern Region of Zeta Phi   Beta Sorority have long demonstrated exceptional leadership in   fulfilling the sorority's mission, and its annual conference   serves as a vital platform for training, strategic planning, and   community empowerment and brings together members to reaffirm   their commitment to service and excellence; and          WHEREAS, This year's Southern Regional Leadership   Conference will focus on the sorority's signature initiative,   The Extraordinary Power of S.H.E., to inspire meaningful change   and advocate for social, health, and economic justice for women   globally; and          WHEREAS, Like many of Zeta Phi Beta's service initiatives,   The Extraordinary Power of S.H.E. supports meaningful programs   and partnerships that uplift women, address health disparities,   promote mental wellness, raise awareness of important global   issues, and build networks through mentorship and community; and          WHEREAS, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, is a beacon   of leadership, service, and sisterhood, and the 96th Southern   Regional Leadership Conference offers a fitting occasion to   commend all associated with the organization for their tireless   efforts to serve others and to uplift communities worldwide; now,   therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby recognize Zeta Phi Beta Sorority,   Incorporated, on the occasion of its 96th Southern Regional   Leadership Conference and commend the members of the   organization for their enduring commitment to excellence,   service, and the empowerment of women; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for   the sorority as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.     West                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on May 5, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate