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To Recognize Delta Omicron Sigma, the Columbus Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. as they host the 8th Annual Evening of the Arts Gala on April 24, 2010 in Columbus.
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WHEREAS, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. is a nonprofit service and social organization founded in Indianapolis, Indiana by seven you educators in November, 1922; and
WHEREAS, the mission of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. is to enhance the quality of life within the community through public service, leadership development, and education of youth; and
WHEREAS, Sigma Gamma Rho's commitment to service is expressed in its slogan, "Greater Service, Greater Progress; and
WHEREAS, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. promotes unity among women, a legacy that bonds over 90,000 members found in more than 500 chapters in the United States, Bermuda, the Caribbean, the Bahamas, Germany and Korea; and
WHEREAS, Delta Omicron Sigma is the Columbus Alumnae of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. and was founded in 1975; and
WHEREAS, Delta Omicron Sigma's programs include the Sigma Youth Symposium, which focuses on issues that negatively impact youths, OPERATION BigBookBag, a program that provides a variety of educational resources to youths in need and the Evening of the Arts Gala, which awards scholarships to college students who have chosen an artistic field of study; and
WHEREAS, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority is a leading international, nonprofit, community service organization, which has met the challenges of the day and continues to grow through Sisterhood, Scholarship and Service; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby recognize Delta Omicron Sigma, the Columbus Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. as they host the 8th Annual Evening of the Arts Gala on April 24, 2010 in Columbus.