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To honor and recognize the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Columbus (Oh) Alumnae Chapter.
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WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was founded on January 13, 1913, by twenty-two collegiate women at Howard University who wanted to use their collective strength to promote academic excellence, provide scholarships, support the underserved, encourage participation in the development of positive public policy, and highlight issues and provide solutions for problems in their communities; and
WHEREAS, the sorority's major programs are based upon the organization's Five Point Programmatic 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, Incorporated, established more than 75 years ago, has supported the Columbus area through a variety of programs that are in line with the sorority's national mission; and
WHEREAS, it is devoted to serving the needs of the community at large. The various chapter projects and programs are designed to address the needs of a wide range of community residents. Some of the chapter projects include providing scholarships to graduating seniors in the Columbus area, mentoring pre-teen and teenage girls through our Delta Academy and Delta GEMS programs, volunteering at St. Stephen's Community House, and participating in annual community walk-a-thons.; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Founders Day celebration is to remember and pay respect to the rich legacy of the sorority's Founders and provide scholarship funds for eligible high school seniors in the community; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby honor and recognize the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Columbus (Oh) Alumnae Chapter.