MS SC559

Commends and congratulates Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., on its centennial anniversary founded January 16, 1920, at Howard University by five women known as the Five Pearls.

Recognizes the sorority's 100 years of commitment to social activism, academic excellence, and civic engagement with more than 125,000 members in 800 chapters worldwide.

Acknowledges Zeta Phi Beta's public service programs including the National Educational Foundation, Elder Care Initiative, Stork's Nest, Zeta Prematurity Awareness Program, and Adopt-A-School.

Highlights the sorority's initiatives addressing voting rights, affordable health care, financial literacy, economic empowerment, support for historically black colleges and universities, and racial equality.

Directs that this resolution be presented to Zeta Phi Beta Sorority leadership and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.