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To honor and recognize the Columbus (OH) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., and celebrate the election of Regina R. Harper as Director of the Mighty Midwest Region of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
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WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world; and
WHEREAS, A sisterhood of more than 200,000 predominately Black college educated women, the Sorority currently has over 900 chapters located in the United States, England, Japan (Tokyo and Okinawa), Germany, the Virgin Islands, Bermuda, the Bahamas and the Republic of Korea; and
WHEREAS, the major programs of the sorority are based upon the organization's Five Point Programmatic Thrust: Economic Development, Educational Development, International Awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health, Political Awareness and Involvement; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus (OH) Alumnae Chapter, established on May 20, 1934, is devoted to serving the needs of the community at large through various chapter projects and programs that are designed to address the needs of a wide range of community residents; and
WHEREAS, under the theme "One Sisterhood: Committed to Public Service and Focused on Empowering Our Community" some of the chapter projects include volunteering at the Mid-Ohio Food Bank, the annual Walk Against Domestic Violence, and the United Negro College Fund Walk-a-thon; and
WHEREAS, Regina R. Harper, Past President of the Columbus (OH) Alumnae Chapter, has served this organization with fidelity by establishing the Chaplains' Council, the Book Club, the Project D.E.L.T.A.A. Tutoring Program and the annual Executive Board Retreat, as well as serving in the capacity of collegiate advisor for 12 consecutive years; and
WHEREAS, her passion and love for our community is exemplified in her personal and professional life through the founding of the Columbus Chapter of the African American Employee Network- ujima, her 37 years of worship with the Oakley Full Gospel Baptist Church, and her longtime friendship with her husband, Julian; now, therefore
Be it resolved by the Columbus City Council:
That we honor and recognize the accomplishments of the Columbus (OH) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., and celebrate the election of Regina R. Harper as Director of the Mighty Midwest Region of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.