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DE HCR135
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Engrossed
5/16/2024
Primary Sponsor
Sherry Dorsey Walker
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AI Summary
- Designates May 16, 2024, as "Zeta Day at the Capitol" in Delaware to recognize Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated
- Honors the sorority founded January 16, 1920, at Howard University by five founders known as "The Five Pearls" on principles of Scholarship, Service, Sisterly Love, and Finer Womanhood
- Acknowledges the sorority's 125,000+ international members and historic achievements including first to charter a chapter in Africa and first to establish youth and adult auxiliary groups
- Recognizes Delaware chapters' advocacy work focusing on "Power of S.H.E." (Social, Health and Economic justice), including efforts to promote birth equity policy and Doula access
- Notes the sorority's GET ENGAGED™ program mission to mobilize members against social injustices and strengthen relationships between citizens, elected officials, law enforcement, and educators
Legislative Description
Recognizing May 16, 2024, As Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Day.
Last Action
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
5/16/2024
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