SR0245 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated was founded by 22 illustrious college-educated young women on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. in January 1913; and

WHEREAS, Shortly after the founding of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the 22 young women participated in the Women's Suffrage March and demanded rights for women, including the right to vote, which transformed the role of women in the democratic process; and

WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is an organization of college-educated women committed to the constructive development of its members through public service with a primary focus on the Black community; and

WHEREAS, The programs of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. are implemented through its Five Point Programmatic Thrust, which includes Economic Development, Educational Development, Physical and Mental Health, Political Awareness and Involvement, and International Awareness and Involvement; and

WHEREAS, Members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. are accomplished corporate, civic, and public officials and acclaimed scholars; and

WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has a membership of more than 350,000 college-educated women in more than 1,020 chapters worldwide, of which 25 chapters are located in the State of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, In 1989, the National Social Action Commission instituted Delta Days in the Nation's Capital as a biennial legislative conference to increase member involvement in the public policy-making process; and

WHEREAS, Delta Days at the Illinois State Capitol has occurred on a regular basis with members from across the State in attendance; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we declare May 3, 2023 as Delta Day 2023 at the State Capitol in recognition of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated and the 2023 theme of "Effectuating Change: Impact through Accountability, Empowerment and Action"; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. as a symbol of our respect and esteem.