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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Ivy and Pearl Foundation of Dallas, Incorporated, |
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which is celebrating its 25th year of awarding scholarships to |
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area high school students; and |
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WHEREAS, The Ivy and Pearl Foundation of Dallas is a |
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nonprofit organization established by the Alpha Xi Omega Chapter |
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of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated; the charitable |
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foundation promotes educational excellence through scholarship |
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programs and supports local health and wellness initiatives for |
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vulnerable families; and |
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WHEREAS, Each year, the Ivy and Pearl Foundation of Dallas |
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awards its signature $12,000 Travis T. Lewis Scholarship to a |
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deserving young woman who excels academically, has prioritized |
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service to her community, and has been accepted to a four-year |
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college or university; the foundation also awards two $1,500 |
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scholarships, the Mabel Chandler Undergraduate Scholarship and |
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the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Scholarship; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, This year, the Ivy and Pearl Foundation of Dallas |
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is celebrating 25 years of educational support and public service |
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and is hosting its Silver Anniversary Scholarship Fundraiser, |
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the Ivy and Pearl Bowl-A-Thon; all associated with the foundation |
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can reflect with pride on their outstanding service to the young |
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citizens of Dallas; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th |
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Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend best wishes to the |
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leaders and members of the Ivy and Pearl Foundation of Dallas, |
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Incorporated, for a memorable and successful 25th Silver |
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Anniversary celebration and fund-raising event; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the foundation as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |