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J00737 Summary:

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J00737 Text:

 
Senate Resolution No. 737
 
BY: Senator WEBB
 
        COMMENDING  Delta  Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. upon
        the occasion of its Annual Delta Day at the  Capitol
        in Albany, New York, on May 13, 2025
 
  WHEREAS,  It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality and character of life in the  communities  across  New  York
State  are  reflective  of  the concerned and dedicated efforts of those
organizations and individuals that are devoted to  the  welfare  of  the
community and its citizenry; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
commend Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. upon the occasion of its Annual
Delta  Day at the Capitol in Albany, New York, on Tuesday, May 13, 2025;
and
 
  WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded by in 1913  on
the  Howard University campus by 22 women who wished to promote academic
excellence, provide scholarships and  support  to  the  underserved,  to
educate  and  stimulate  participation  in the establishment of positive
public policy,  and  to  highlight  issues  and  provide  solutions  for
problems in their communities; and
 
  WHEREAS,   Established   in  1989  by  the  National  Social  Action
Commission, Delta Days is an annual legislative conference  to  increase
sorority  members'  involvement  in  the  national  public policy-making
process; and
 
  WHEREAS, This auspicious  occasion  will  bring  Delta  Sigma  Theta
Sorority  sisters  from  across  New  York  State  together at the State
Capitol to address concerns, suggest new ideas, and discuss  courses  of
action to better their home communities with numerous state legislators;
and
 
  WHEREAS,  Today,  Delta  Sigma  Theta  Sorority,  Inc. has more than
350,000 members  and  nearly  1,000  chapters  worldwide;  the  Sorority
employs  its  Five-Point  Programmatic Thrust which consists of Economic
Development,  Educational  Development,  International   Awareness   and
Involvement,  Physical  and  Mental  Health, and Political Awareness and
Involvement to create its national programs; and
 
  WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,  Inc.  was  once  led  by  Past
National  President and acclaimed civil rights leader Dorothy Height; in
1994 and 2004, Ms. Height was awarded the Presidential Medal of  Freedom
and  the  Congressional  Gold  Medal, the highest civilian awards in the
United States; and
 
  WHEREAS, Upon her death in 2010, Ms. Height was honored by President
Obama for her many years of service to our country and the world;  other
dynamic  women  who  have  served  the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority in the
capacity of National President include Frankie Freeman, Esq., the  first
woman  appointed  to  the  United States Commission on Civil Rights, and
U.S.  Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge; and
 
 
  WHEREAS,  Hazel N. Dukes, an early and unwavering crusader for civil
rights who died on Saturday, March 1, 2025, was an active member of  the
Delta  Sigma  Theta  Sorority Northern Manhattan Alumnae Chapter and the
proud recipient of its Althea T.L. Simmons Social Action Award in  2010;
and
 
  WHEREAS,  Dr.  Hazel  N. Dukes exemplified leadership, strength, and
courage throughout her career, making significant contributions to  both
social  justice  and  equality;  as  the President of the NAACP New York
State Conference and a member of the NAACP National Board of  Directors,
she  played  an  instrumental role in advancing civil rights; beyond her
involvement with the NAACP, Dr. Dukes was  the  President  of  Hazel  N.
Dukes  &  Associates,  a consultancy firm specializing in public policy,
health, and diversity; and
 
  WHEREAS, New York State  has  been  home  to  many  notable  Deltas,
including  the  late  United States Representative Shirley Chisholm, the
founding member of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian  Caucus;
New  York  State Assembly Deputy Speaker Earlene Hooper; former New York
State  Assemblywoman   Annette   Robinson;   former   New   York   State
Assemblywoman Tremaine Wright; and former Queens Borough President Helen
M. Marshall; and
 
  WHEREAS,  For  the  past 112 years, the members of Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority, Inc. have used their collective voices to advocate  on  behalf
of  their communities; since 1989, Deltas gather annually in Washington.
D.C.  for Delta Days in the Nation's  Capital,  a  three-day  conference
designed to educate and inspire members about important national issues;
at the conclusion of Delta Days in the Nation's Capital, members conduct
meetings on Capitol Hill with their respective federal legislators; and
 
  WHEREAS, In March of 2003, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. became a
Nongovernmental  Organization (NGO) and was granted Special Consultative
status as an NGO to the  Economic  and  Social  Council  of  the  United
Nations;  on  a local level, members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
regularly  conduct  meetings  with  their  local,  state,  and   federal
political representatives; and
 
  WHEREAS,  It  is  the practice of this Legislative Body that when an
organization of such noble aims and accomplishments is  brought  to  our
attention,  it should be recognized and applauded by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
 
  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
commend Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. upon the occasion of its Annual
Delta Day at the Capitol in Albany, New York, on May 13, 2025; and be it
further
 
  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
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