HR 9073 Summary

• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is commended for its remarkable contributions to Florida, with recognition of the organization founded January 13, 1913, at Howard University by 22 collegiate women.

• April 7-9, 2013, is recognized as "The 19th Annual Delta Days at the Florida Capitol," celebrating the theme "A Century in Service: Advocacy in Action."

• The sorority has more than 250,000 college-educated women initiated worldwide with 950+ chapters, including 52 chapters in Florida and the Bahamas.

• Delta Sigma Theta's Five-Point Program Thrust focuses on economic development, educational development, physical and mental health, political awareness and involvement, and international awareness and involvement.

• The 2013 Delta Days event will include the Seventh Annual Honorable Carrie P. Meek Servant Leadership Luncheon with special recognition of late national president Yvonne Kennedy and late committee member Mercedese R. Clarke.