New York K 1403: Commending Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., upon the occasion of its Annual Delta Day at the State Capitol in Albany, New York, on May 19, 2026

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K01403 Summary:

BILL NOK01403 

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SAME ASNo Same As

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SPONSORHyndman

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COSPNSR

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MLTSPNSRBichotte Hermelyn

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05/19/2026introduced

05/19/2026adopted

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Assembly Resolution No. 1403

BY: M. of A. Hyndman

 COMMENDING Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., upon
 the occasion of its Annual Delta Day at the State
 Capitol in Albany, New York, on May 19, 2026

 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality and character of life in the communities across New York
State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those
individuals and organizations which are devoted to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and

 WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., upon the occasion of its
Annual Delta Day at the State Capitol in Albany, New York, on Tuesday,
May 19, 2026; and

 WHEREAS, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., was founded on November 17,
1911, on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C., by three
undergraduate students, Edgar Amos Love, Oscar James Cooper, and Frank
Coleman, with faculty adviser Dr. Ernest Everett Just, to promote
scholarship, perseverance, uplift, and manhood; and

 WHEREAS, Since its founding, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., has
grown into an international organization with numerous chapters
worldwide and a distinguished membership that includes notable figures,
including Langston Hughes, Jesse Jackson, Michael Jordan, and numerous
leaders in public service, education, and civic engagement, all
committed to community service and social progress; and

 WHEREAS, In 1919, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., was founded on
the Howard University campus by 22 women who wished to promote academic
excellence, provide scholarships and support to the underserved, educate
and stimulate participation in the establishment of positive public
policy, and highlight issues and provide solutions for problems in their
communities; and

 WHEREAS, Established in 1989 by the National Social Action
Commission, Delta Days is an annual legislative conference to increase
sorority members' involvement in the national public policy-making
process; and

 WHEREAS, At the State Capitol, this auspicious occasion will gather
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Sisters from across New York State to address
concerns, suggest new ideas, and discuss courses of action to better
their home communities with the assistance of numerous state
legislators; and

 WHEREAS, Today, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., has more than
350,000 members and approximately 1,000 chapters worldwide; the Sorority
employs its Five-Point Programmatic Thrust, which consists of Economic
Development, Educational Development, International Awareness and
Involvement, Physical and Mental Health, and Political Awareness and
Involvement, to create its national programs; and

 WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., was once led by Past
National President and acclaimed civil rights leader, Dorothy Height; in
1994 and 2004, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the
Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian awards in the United
States; and

 WHEREAS, Upon her death in 2010, Dorothy Height was honored by
President Obama for her many years of service to our country and the
world; other dynamic women who have served the Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority in the capacity of National President include Frankie Freeman,
Esq., the first woman appointed to the United States Commission on Civil
Rights, and United States Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge; and

 WHEREAS, Dr. Hazel N. Dukes, an early and unwavering crusader for
civil rights, who died on March 1, 2025, was an active member of the
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Northern Manhattan Alumnae Chapter and the
proud recipient of its Althea T.L. Simmons Social Action Award in 2010;
and

 WHEREAS, Dr. Hazel N. Dukes exemplified leadership, strength, and
courage throughout her career, making significant contributions to both
social justice and equality; as