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To recognize Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., for their outstanding community-based initiatives and to congratulate the Sorority on its 10th Anniversary of "From Girls to Pearls," mentoring program
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WHEREAS, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., is an international organization founded in 1920 on the campus of Howard University. Zeta's national and local platforms include community outreach services and programing which empower people from all walks of life; and
WHEREAS, Zeta’s service to the community is their greatest legacy. Their chapters and auxiliary groups have given numerous hours of voluntary community service to educate the public, assist youth, provide scholarships, support organized charities and promote legislation for social and civic change; and
WHEREAS, The Columbus graduate chapter of Zeta Phi Beta provides scholarships for youth, character education programs; nutrition, health, and parenting education for low-income women during pregnancy; and
WHEREAS, One such mentoring program, "FROM GIRLS TO PEARLS," is an annual community-based initiative which teaches 13-14 yr. old girls the importance of self-awareness, community service, and the role of the family. “FROM GIRLS TO PEARLS,” will celebrate its 10 year anniversary on May 7, 2017; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council does hereby recognize Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Columbus graduate chapter for their dedication and service to the residents of our capital city.