Recognizing the 112th Anniversary of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
This is a House resolution recognizing the 112th anniversary of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. The measure highlights the sorority’s founding on January 13, 1913 at Howard University by 22 college women and outlines its mission as a private, nonprofit organization that promotes academic excellence and community service through its Five-Point Program Thrust: Economic Development, Educational Development, International Awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health, and Political Awareness and Involvement. It notes the sorority’s global reach, programs (such as the Financial Fortitude initiative and the Betty Shabazz Delta Academy), and humanitarian activities (including the Mary Help of the Sick Mission Hospital in Kenya) and its status with the United Nations as an NGO with special consultative status. The resolution states the House recognizes the anniversary and applauds the sorority for its century of service. This is a ceremonial, non-binding expression of congressional appreciation.
Key Points
- 1Recognizes that Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated was founded on January 13, 1913, at Howard University by 22 college women, and lists the founders.
- 2Describes the sorority as a private nonprofit with more than 350,000 members and over 1,050 chapters worldwide, highlighting its global reach and community impact.
- 3Details the Five-Point Program Thrust guiding the organization: Economic Development, Educational Development, International Awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health, and Political Awareness and Involvement; mentions specific programs like Financial Fortitude and the Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy.
- 4Highlights global and civic activities, including the Mary Help of the Sick Mission Hospital in Thika, Kenya, and the sorority’s designation as a nonprofit NGO to the UN’s ECOSOC with special consultative status, as well as its annual Delta Days at the United Nations and Delta Days in Washington, D.C.
- 5States the House’s purpose: to recognize the 112th anniversary and to applaud and honor the sorority for its long history of service and leadership.