HR 183 — 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.

PRINTER'S NO.    1319

                  THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA



           HOUSE RESOLUTION
              No. 183
                                              Session of
                                                2025

     INTRODUCED BY POWELL, CURRY, CEPHAS, MAYES, HILL-EVANS, NEILSON,
        SANCHEZ, PROBST AND O'MARA, APRIL 9, 2025

     REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMENT, APRIL 9, 2025


                               A RESOLUTION
 1   Recognizing and honoring the members of Delta Sigma Theta
 2      Sorority, Inc., for more than a century of commitment to
 3      social activism, academic excellence and civic engagement in
 4      this Commonwealth on the occasion of "Delta Day" at the State
 5      Capitol.
 6      WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta was originally founded in 1913 by
 7   22 diligent collegiate women on the campus of Howard University
 8   in Washington, DC; and
 9      WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta has since blossomed as one of the
10   preeminent service-based sororities, with more than 350,000
11   predominantly African-American initiated members; and
12      WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta boasts 26 collegiate and alumnae
13   chapters within this Commonwealth, as well as more than 1,050
14   chartered chapters located around the world; and
15      WHEREAS, For more than a century, the sorority has been
16   guided by its mission, which includes the constructive
17   development of its members and public service with a primary
18   focus on the African-American community; and
19      WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta realizes its mission by providing
 1   an extensive array of public service initiatives through the
 2   sorority's Five-Point Programmatic Thrust, including educational
 3   development, economic development, international awareness and
 4   involvement, physical and mental health and political awareness
 5   and involvement; and
 6         WHEREAS, Over the past 112 years, members of Delta Sigma
 7   Theta have led countless initiatives addressing a variety of
 8   crucial issues, including voting rights, affordable health care,
 9   financial literacy, economic empowerment, support for
10   historically black colleges and universities, political
11   awareness and involvement, gender equality and racial profiling;
12   and
13         WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta's 2022-2026 quadrennial theme,
14   "Forward with Fortitude: Engaging Our Sisterhood, Empowering our
15   Communities, and Elevating Our Impact," is a reflection of the
16   sorority's values and principles; and
17         WHEREAS, Each year since 1989, Delta Sigma Theta members have
18   participated in various "Delta Days" at the nation's capitol,
19   the United Nations, state capitols, town halls and school boards
20   throughout the country in order to increase their involvement in
21   the policymaking process; and
22         WHEREAS, May 5, 2025, marks Delta Sigma Theta's annual "Delta
23   Day" at the State Capitol in Harrisburg where members from
24   across this Commonwealth come to connect with their legislators,
25   advance legislation and serve as a voice for others; and
26         WHEREAS, The women of Delta Sigma Theta continue to be
27   magnificent examples of servant leaders with an uncompromising
28   commitment to their communities, serving as the driving force to
29   carry on the mission of "Delta Day" at the State Capitol;
30   therefore be it

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1      RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize and
2   honor the members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., for more
3   than a century of commitment to social activism, academic
4   excellence and civic engagement in this Commonwealth on the
5   occasion of "Delta Day" at the State Capitol.




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