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MS SC569

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/13/2013

Primary Sponsor

Willie Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Congratulates Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated on its Centennial Anniversary, founded January 13, 1913 by 22 women at Howard University

  • Recognizes the sorority's growth to over 300,000 members across 900+ chapters worldwide, with more than 60 chapters active in Mississippi

  • Commends the sorority's participation in "Delta Day at the Mississippi State Capitol" on February 26, 2013, with over 100 members promoting "Advocacy in Action for Education and Health Care"

  • Acknowledges the sorority's commitment to public service through five programmatic focus areas: Economic Development, Educational Development, Internal Awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health, and Political Awareness and Involvement

  • Recognizes the sorority's 2003 designation as a Nongovernmental Organization (NGO) by the United Nations for its global public service contributions

Legislative Description

Commend Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., for statewide "Delta Day at the MS Capitol" and congratulate on Centennial Anniversary.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

3/13/2013

Committee Referrals

Rules2/25/2013

Full Bill Text

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