SR0611 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, In response to the September 11 terrorist attacks and the natural disasters that have occurred around the country, it has become necessary to have Emergency Response Plans at the national and local levels of government; and

WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has made the commitment to make certain that awareness and training takes place in responding to those emergencies; and

WHEREAS, In an effort to increase awareness about emergency preparedness activities, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. instituted an initiative entitled Emergency Response Team. the Emergency Response Team initiative includes programming and training that is supported by its collegiate and alumnae members on local, regional, and national levels; and

WHEREAS, The mission of the Delta Emergency Response Team is to: increase awareness about emergency preparedness activities; provide structure and systematic training for the memberships's Readiness, Response, and Recovery efforts; provide effective and immediate communication strategies to facilitate and aid preparedness and response; provide steps for early response and efficient recovery; and to provide resource support and guidance for sorority members and the communities impacted by natural or man-made disasters; and

WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. emphasizes the importance of securing the safety and well-being of senior citizens through ensuring that its Delta Dears receive resources and support from local chapters; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. recognizes Delta Dears as members who are 62 years and older that have displayed dedication to upholding the ideals and traditions of the sorority; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has partnered with AARP Illinois to execute this initiative and to ensure that the organization continues to remain focused on the needs of senior citizens in the community; and

WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will be holding an "Emergency Response Weekend" the weekend of September 11, 2015 that will include activities to highlight the importance of being trained in the event of a natural disaster or state of emergency; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we declare the weekend of September 11, 2015 as "Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Emergency Response Weekend"; and be it further

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