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To honor and congratulate the ladies of the Gamma Zeta Zeta Chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated on the occasion of its 75th Anniversary and to thank the organization for its commitment and service to the residents of Columbus and Central Ohio.
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WHEREAS, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated was founded on January 16, 1920 by 5 young women on the campus of Howard University located in Washington, DC and since its founding not only has the organization raised the consciousness of its people, but it has encouraged the highest standards of scholastic achievement, and fostered a greater sense of unity - ultimately improving the human condition for all people and the black community specifically; and
WHEREAS, Zeta Phi Beta promotes Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood within its membership and actively promotes those values within the communities that it serves; moreover the organization has devoted countless hours of voluntary service to educating the public, assisting youth, providing scholarships, supporting organized charities, and promoting legislation for social and civic change; and
WHEREAS, Zeta Phi Beta Incorporated has chartered hundreds of chapters and initiated thousands of women around the world, continuing to thrive and flourish while adapting to the ever-changing needs of society; and
WHEREAS, the Gamma Zeta Zeta Chapter of Columbus, Ohio was organized and chartered on September 4, 1943 as a graduate chapter with a diverse membership of professional women committed to serving the Columbus Metropolitan Community; and
WHEREAS, each of the chapter members believe in the spirit of sisterly love - moreover they radiate the essence of Finer Womanhood through their obligations to mentor, encourage, and support young women in our community, ultimately preparing them for a future of service and leadership; and
WHEREAS, this year the Gamma Zeta Zeta Chapter will celebrate and observe its 75th Anniversary with a Diamon...
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