Senator Toy offered the following resolution:

            Senate Resolution No. 27.

            A resolution recognizing the week of April 25, 2005, as Beta Sigma Phi International Week.

            Whereas, On April 28, 2005, in concert with over 12,000 chapters worldwide, the Grand Rapids area chapters of Beta Sigma Phi will celebrate their annual Founder's Day; and

            Whereas, Since the 74 years since its founding, the organization of Beta Sigma Phi has promoted programs that encourage cultural study, personal growth, charitable causes, and community service; and

            Whereas, The charitable contributions of the sisters exceed $3 million to local charities, as well as millions more to aid worthy causes such as victims of natural disasters, underprivileged children, and families and college students in need; and

            Whereas, Locally, Beta Sigma Phi sisters donate their time, energy, and compassion to worthy organizations such as Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, the Children's Festival, Sight Seekers, Mel Trotter Mission, Gilda's House, the Salvation Army, God's Kitchen, the Women's Resource Center, Paws With a Cause, and many other local charities; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby proclaim the week of April 25, 2005, as Beta Sigma Phi International Week; and be it further

            Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Beta Sigma Phi International as a token of our esteem.