San Antonio Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Honors Psi Alpha Chapter Brother Scott Earle with the 2024 Ruth Jones McClendon Trailblazer Award
Brother Scott Earle, a 2002 initiate of Psi Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, was honored as the recipient of the 2024 Ruth Jones McClendon Trailblazer Award by the San Antonio Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Brother Earle stated,
“Thank you to the San Antonio Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for honoring me as the recipient of the 2024 Ruth Jones McClendon Trailblazer Award! Giving to the community has been a part of who I am and to be recognized for using my god given talents is a blessing.”
Earle continued, “The late State Representative Ruth Jones McClendon empowered many in our City and State and she assisted me many times with service projects and it’s an honor to receive an award in her name. I am hopeful that State Representative McClendon is smiling down from Heaven knowing that her legacy of leadership and service continues.”
Native Houstonian Ruth Jones McClendon, alumnus of Texas Southern University, earned her Master of Arts degree from Webster University and held several honorary doctorate degrees. She campaigned for her mentor the Honorable Barbara Jordan and continued by working with disadvantaged youth as a juvenile probation officer in San Antonio. In 1993, McClendon was elected to the San Antonio City Council representing District 2.
McClendon served in District 2 until 1996 when she was elected to the Texas House of Representatives from District 120. In the August body, she chaired the House Committee on Rules and Resolutions, was an active member of several key committees, and was passionately committed to legislation addressing important social issues. After almost 20 years in the state legislature, McClendon retired in 2016 and passed in December of 2017. Her legacy continues to be a part of the community, city and beyond.
Article by: Jeremy Neal
