PRINTER'S NO. 1478
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
328
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY C. PARKER, MILLARD, V. BROWN, KINSEY, BROWNLEE,
ROZZI, MURT, J. HARRIS, THOMAS, BISHOP, READSHAW, DONATUCCI,
BOYLE, DiGIROLAMO, KIM, KIRKLAND, CALTAGIRONE, MAHONEY,
COHEN, WATSON, VEREB AND GINGRICH, MAY 11, 2015
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
MAY 11, 2015
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and honoring the members of the Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority, Incorporated, for more than a century of commitment
to social activism, academic excellence and civic engagement
in this Commonwealth and on the occasion of Delta Day at the
State Capitol.
WHEREAS, The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated,
founded in 1913 by 22 diligent collegiate women on the campus of
Howard University, has blossomed into the largest African-
American women's organization in the United States; and
WHEREAS, For more than a century, the sorority has continued
to be guided by its founding principles of academic excellence,
economic and community development and social and political
action, as well as educational and professional advancement
through service, leadership and empowerment; and
WHEREAS, Over the past 102 years, members of Delta Sigma
Theta have led countless initiatives addressing crucial
Statewide issues, including voter registration and education,
equal educational opportunities for all children, financial
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literacy and economic empowerment, academic and financial
support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and
access to quality and affordable healthcare; and
WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta boasts 20 Statewide chapters
within this Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, The Pennsylvania Social Action Network, an umbrella
organization linking the sorority's 25 Social Action Committees
in this Commonwealth, continues to serve as the tool to ensure
that members are tangibly executing their commitment to build
working relationships with elected officials and advancing
critical legislation; and
WHEREAS, The members' 2015 legislative priorities of
equitable education funding and equality in social justice
exhibit the organization's return to the basics of its advocacy;
and
WHEREAS, The women of Delta Sigma Theta continue to be
magnificent examples of servant-leaders with an uncompromising
commitment to their community which serves as the driving force
to carry on the mission of Delta Day at the State Capitol;
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize and
honor the members of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,
Incorporated, for more than a century of commitment to social
activism, academic excellence and civic engagement in this
Commonwealth and on the occasion of Delta Day at the State
Capitol.
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