Pennsylvania HR 469: A Resolution designating April 28, 2026, as "Delta Day" in Pennsylvania in honor of the members of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority for more than a century of commitment to social activism, academic excellence and civic engagement.

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PRINTER'S NO. 3150
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 469
Session of
2026
INTRODUCED BY CEPHAS, CURRY, MAYES, POWELL, HILL-EVANS, GUZMAN,
PROBST, MADDEN AND NEILSON, APRIL 7, 2026
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMENT, APRIL 8, 2026
A RESOLUTION
Designating April 28, 2026, as "Delta Day" in Pennsylvania in
honor of the members of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority for
more than a century of commitment to social activism,
academic excellence and civic engagement.
WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., was founded in
1913 by 22 collegiate women on the campus of Howard University
in Washington, DC; and
WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., has since grown
into one of the preeminent service-based sororities, with more
than 350,000 predominantly African American initiated members;
and
WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., boasts 31
collegiate and alumnae chapters within this Commonwealth, as
well as more than 1,050 chartered chapters worldwide; and
WHEREAS, For more than a century, the sorority has been
guided by its mission of the constructive development of its
members and public service, with a primary focus on the African
American community; and
WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., fulfills its
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mission through an extensive array of public service initiatives
aligned with its Five-Point Programmatic Thrust: educational
development, economic development, international awareness and
involvement, physical and mental health and political awareness
and involvement; and
WHEREAS, Over the past 113 years, members of Delta Sigma
Theta Sorority, Inc., have led countless initiatives addressing
critical issues, including education, health, international
development and the strengthening of African-American families;
and
WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.'s theme, "One
Delta. One Mission: Anchored in Legacy, Evolving with
Intention." reflects the sorority's enduring values and guiding
principles; and
WHEREAS, Since 1989, members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,
Inc., have participated in "Delta Days" at the Nation's Capital,
the United Nations, state capitols, town halls and school boards
across the country to increase their involvement in the advocacy
process; and
WHEREAS, April 28, 2026, marks Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,
Inc.'s 23rd Annual "Delta Day" at the State Capitol in
Harrisburg, where members from across this Commonwealth convene
to engage with legislators, advocate for key issues and serve as
a voice for their communities; and
WHEREAS, The women of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.,
continue to exemplify leadership through an unwavering
commitment to their communities, serving as the driving force
behind the mission of "Delta Day" at the State Capitol;
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate April
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28, 2026, as "Delta Day" in Pennsylvania in honor of the members
of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority for more than a century of
commitment to social activism, academic excellence and civic
engagement.
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