House Resolution 12

(As Adopted by House)

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE MADISON COUNTY, JACKSON AND CLINTON CHAPTERS OF DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC., ALONG WITH JACKSON ALUMNAE DELTA ENTERPRISE, INC., (JADE), ON THE OCCASION OF MISSISSIPPI DELTA DAY AT THE CAPITOL IN 2016.

WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., is a national, nonprofit and nonpartisan sisterhood and public service organization that has stood the test of time, celebrating their 103 year anniversary this year, and is represented by over 30 chapters throughout the United States, England, Japan, Germany, the Virgin Islands, the Bahamas and the Republic of Korea; and

WHEREAS, on February 9, the Jackson, Madison County and Clinton Alumnae Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., along with Jackson Alumnae Delta Enterprise, Inc., (JADE), is hosting the 2016 Delta Day at the Capitol to educate and stimulate its members regarding public policy and advocacy, marking more than two decades of social action spawned by the sorority to remain politically engaged and adept of policy implementation in the State of Mississippi; and

WHEREAS, Mississippi 2016 Delta Day at the Capitol is a time for members to engage with elected officials and promote awareness for important legislative issues impacting the community of Delta Sigma Theta sisters under the umbrella of this year's focus, "Our Legacy. Stand, Vote, Change!"; and

WHEREAS, during this Delta Day of outstanding opportunity, nearly 100 participants are expected to engage in workshops and sessions lead by experts in the areas of education, voter registration/voter rights, mental health, HIV/AIDS, physical health, economic development and other key issues impacting Mississippi citizens and voters in this year's presidential election; and

WHEREAS, this year marks the 45th Southern Regional Conference which will be held in Orlando, Florida, July 2016, with the theme "Anchored in Delta: Setting Sail and Leaving a Legacy" which will be a time of interactive workshops to attain a new perspective of sisterhood and gain knowledge to become game changers in society; and

WHEREAS, the ladies from the Alumnae Chapters of Alcorn County, Bolivar County, Clarksdale-Marks, Clay County, Clinton, Greenville, Greenwood-Itta Bena, Hattiesburg, Jackson, Madison, Meridian, Mississippi Gulf Coast, Moss Point, Natchez, Pike County, Vicksburg and Yazoo City, along with the young ladies from the colleges of Alcorn State University and the University of Mississippi will convene in Jackson, Mississippi, to continue the legacy of Mississippi Delta Days at the Capitol; and

WHEREAS, public service and social change have been synonymous with this organization since it was founded in 1913, and sparked a movement that has shown growth of more than 200,000 members nationwide; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to commend such dedicated civic organizations as Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., that have given countless volunteer hours to educate and improve communities throughout this great state and the world:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend the Mississippi Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., for their commitment to educate and improve communities throughout the State of Mississippi.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to the Mississippi Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.