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JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE MAINE BETA CHAPTER OF ALPHA DELTA KAPPA
WHEREAS, Alpha Delta Kappa was founded in 1947 as an international honorary organization of women educators dedicated to educational excellence, altruism and world understanding; and
WHEREAS,  Alpha Delta Kappa was founded by Agnes Shipman Robertson, Marie Neal, Marion Southall and Hattie Poppino, 4 visionary women who sought to recognize and support the professional efforts of outstanding women educators; and
WHEREAS,  the Maine Beta Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa was established in January 1963 and provides opportunities for leadership development through workshops, conferences and conventions; and
WHEREAS,  the Maine Beta Chapter members of Alpha Delta Kappa combine their energies and talents toward enriching their lives and the lives of others through participation in community-based altruistic projects; and
WHEREAS,  local organizations have benefited from the Maine Beta Chapter's monetary contributions and service, which have included funding a yearly high school scholarship, aiding other community members, organizations and veterans and sponsoring families at Christmas; and
WHEREAS,  the Maine Beta Chapter also supports the local food pantry in Gorham and gives book donations to Camp Sunshine in Casco, a retreat for children with life-threatening illnesses and their parents, and sends gifts to needy children through Samaritan's Purse's Operation Christmas Child; and
WHEREAS,  the Maine Beta Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa is celebrating its 50th Anniversary with a ceremony on Tuesday, April 23, 2013; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Twenty-sixth Legislature now assembled in the First Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this opportunity to recognize the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Maine Beta Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa and send the Maine Beta Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa our appreciation for its 50 years of service; and be it further
RESOLVED: That suitable copies of this resolution, duly authenticated by the Secretary of State, be transmitted to the Maine Beta Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa.