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File #: 0018X-2010    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 2/18/2010 In control: Tyson
On agenda: 3/1/2010 Final action: 3/2/2010
Title: To Recognize and Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Columbus Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Sponsors: Priscilla Tyson, Charleta B. Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Andrew Ginther, A. Troy Miller, Eileen Paley, Michael C. Mentel
 
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To Recognize and Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Columbus Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
 
 
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WHEREAS, the Columbus Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., will celebrate its 75th anniversary throughout the month of March; and  
 
WHEREAS, the chapter has been a cornerstone of the community since its founding, actively involved in the arts, education and tutoring, scholarship awards, economic development, social action, volunteerism, and more; and
 
WHEREAS, the organization counts among its alumnae women of considerable accomplishment on the local, state, and national level; and
 
WHEREAS, the Columbus chapter has a compelling vision for the future, having committed to complete 5,000 volunteer hours in the city by the end of 2011, and to host the Ohio Statewide Founders Day in March 2011, which will bring thousands of Delta Sigma Theta alumnae to the Columbus area; and
 
WHEREAS, the city of Columbus has been a grateful beneficiary of the chapter's civic and community participation for the past 75 years; now, therefore
 
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
 
That this Council does hereby congratulate the Columbus Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority on its 75th anniversary, and wishes the chapter continued success in its endeavors in the years to come.