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AL HJR475
Joint Resolution
Status
4/6/2010
Primary Sponsor
Laura Hall
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AI Summary
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Recognizes Delta Day at the Alabama State Capitol on Thursday, April 1, 2010, and commends Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
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Notes the sorority was founded January 13, 1913, by 22 collegiate women at Howard University and now has over 250,000 members in more than 960 chapters throughout the United States and abroad
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Highlights the sorority's Five Point Program: Economic Development, Educational Development, International Awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health, and Political Awareness and Involvement
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Recognizes Delta Sigma Theta members serving in the Alabama Legislature including Senator Linda Coleman and Representatives Laura Hall, Merika Coleman, Mary Moore, and Pebblin Warren, as well as notable members including Dr. Regina Benjamin (U.S. Surgeon General) and Reverend Gwendolyn E. Boyd (22nd National President)
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Commends the organization for its significant contributions to educational, civic, and social advancement and presents the resolution to Christine Nixon, Southern Regional Director
Legislative Description
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Delta Day, recognized
Resolutions, Congratulatory
Last Action
Delivered to Governor at 5;30 p.m. on April 6, 2010.
4/6/2010