PRINTER'S NO. 734
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
113
Session of
2019
INTRODUCED BY HUGHES, MAY 7, 2019
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, MAY 7, 2019
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and honoring the members of Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority, Inc., for more than a century of commitment to
social activism, academic excellence and civic engagement in
this Commonwealth on the occasion of Delta Day at the State
Capitol.
WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta was originally founded in 1913 by
22 diligent collegiate women on the campus of Howard University
in Washington, DC; and
WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta has since blossomed into the
largest African-American women's organization in the United
States; and
WHEREAS, The sorority has had more than 200,000 predominantly
African-American members since 1913; and
WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta boasts 31 collegiate and alumnae
chapters within this Commonwealth, as well as 1,000 chapters
located around the world; and
WHEREAS, For more than a century, the sorority has been
guided by its mission, which includes the constructive
development of its members and public service with a primary
focus on the African-American community; and
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WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta realizes its mission by providing
an extensive array of public service initiatives through the
sorority's Five-Point Programmatic Thrust, which include
educational development, economic development, international
development, international awareness and involvement, physical
and mental health and political awareness and involvement; and
WHEREAS, Over the past 106 years, members of Delta Sigma
Theta have led countless initiatives addressing a variety of
crucial issues, including voting rights, affordable health care,
financial literacy, economic empowerment, support for
historically black colleges and universities, political
awareness and involvement, gender equality and racial profiling;
and
WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta's current biennial theme, "joy in
our sisterhood, power in our voice and service in our heart," is
a reflection of the sorority's values and principles; and
WHEREAS, Each year since 1989, Delta Sigma Theta members have
participated in various Delta Days at the nation's capitol, the
United Nations, state capitols, town halls and school boards
throughout the country in order to increase their involvement in
the policymaking process; and
WHEREAS, May 7, 2019, marks Delta Sigma Theta's annual Delta
Day at the State Capitol in Harrisburg where members from across
this Commonwealth come to connect with their legislators,
advance legislation and serve as a voice for others; and
WHEREAS, The women of Delta Sigma Theta continue to be
magnificent examples of servant leaders with an uncompromising
commitment to their communities, which serves as the driving
force to carry on the mission of Delta Day at the State Capitol;
therefore be it
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RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize and honor the members of
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., for more than a century of
commitment to social activism, academic excellence and civic
engagement in this Commonwealth on the occasion of Delta Day at
the State Capitol.
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