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To join with the local chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. as we HONOR and RECOGNIZE the twenty-two founders of the sorority who 94 years ago, in January of 1913, founded this organization on the campus of Howard University.
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WHEREAS, 94 years ago on the campus of Howard University twenty-two women founded the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; and,
WHEREAS, this organization, with its mission to promote academic excellence and to provide assistance to persons in need, has changed in a positive way the lives of countless women and families throughout the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus (OH) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., since its establishment in 1934, has provided 72 years of commitment to sisterhood, scholarship and service in the Columbus community in the following ways: Volunteering at the Mid-Ohio Food Bank; participating in the annual Walk Against Domestic Violence; the American Heart Association Heart Walk; the annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure; the United Negro College Fund Walk-a-Thon; serving youth through Delta GEMS (14-18); Project DELTA., Dr. Betty Shabaaz Delta Academy (11-14); Delta Scholarship Fund; Support to the women and their children of the Holy Rosary Shelter through the donation of toiletries and linens; and hosting annual Delta Days at the State Capitol, wherein Deltas from around the state meet with legislators to discuss relevant issues; and,
WHEREAS, the local chapter has brought together numerous artistic acts to celebrate and honor the founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: that this Council does hereby honor and recognize these founders of the great Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. that after 94 years in existence continue to positively impact numerous lives today.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that a copy of this Resolution be presented to the Columbus, Ohio Alumnae Chapter of De...
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