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To recognize Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Columbus Alumnae Chapter in honor of Women's History Month & National Sisterhood Month.
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Whereas, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated was founded on January 13, 1913 by 22 energetic women on the campus of Howard University as a non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide services and programs to promote human welfare. The first public act performed by the Sorority Founders involved their participation in the Women's Suffrage March in Washington, D.C., March 1913; and
Whereas, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is a sisterhood of more than 200,000 predominately African-American college educated women; the Sorority currently has over 902 chapters located in the United States, Japan, Germany, the Virgin Islands, Bermuda, Haiti, Liberia, the Bahamas and the Republic of Korea; and
Whereas, The major programs of the Sorority are based upon the organization's Five Point Thrust: Economic Development, Educational Development, International Awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health and Political Awareness and Involvement; and
Whereas, The Columbus Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was established on May 20, 1934 by 23 women who continued the legacy of sisterhood, scholarship, and service as set forth by the Founders of the organization; and
Whereas, The Columbus Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is devoted to serving the needs of the community at large and has addressed critical social issues for 92 years; and
Whereas, The local chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority sponsors programs to uplift and empower Central Ohio communities such as monthly Read -Ins, Homeownership Projects, Delta Teen Lift Academy, the Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy, Project SEE ( Science in Everyday Experiences), Summit Five- An Internal Day of Service, Delta Days at the Nation's Capital and Delta Days at Columbus City Council; and
Whereas, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. members also support other initiatives such as St. Stephens Community House, Mid-Ohio Food Bank, CMACAO Book Festival, Faith Mission, the Annual Walk Against Domestic Violence, and the United Negro College Fund Walk-a-thon; and
Whereas, The Columbus Alumnae Chapter continues to enhance and empower the Columbus Community through its upcoming programs; Summit V Health Fair, Jazz Fusion and the Shirley Chisholm Conference for Girls in Government; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That Columbus City Council recognizes and congratulates the Columbus Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta for its outstanding commitment to public service.