HJR16 Summary

• Recognizes the Tuskegee Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, on the occasion of its 2012 Founders Day Celebration held on February 11, 2012.

• Commends Cheryl W. Turner, newly elected Southern Regional Director of Delta Sigma Theta with responsibility for 211 chapters, as the featured guest speaker.

• Notes Cheryl W. Turner's credentials including Diamond Life Member status since 1975, Bachelor of Science degree in Forensic Chemistry and Master of Public Administration from University of Mississippi, and current position as Director of Special Programs for the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Insurance.

• Acknowledges the Tuskegee Alumnae Chapter was chartered as Zeta Beta Alumnae Chapter on December 5, 1922, and has provided educational scholarships and community support for over 89 years.

• House adopted the resolution on February 9, 2012, and Senate adopted it on February 16, 2012.