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Senate
Resolution 369
By:
Senator Walker of the 22nd
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
the Augusta Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
founded on the Howard University campus in Washington, D.C., Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority, Inc., is an international public service sorority that has initiated
and promoted cutting edge community service programs and projects since 1913;
and
WHEREAS,
a sisterhood of more than 200,000 predominantly black college educated women,
the sorority focuses its efforts on promoting economic development, educational
development, international awareness and involvement, physical and mental
health, and political awareness and involvement; and
WHEREAS,
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., has chosen the fight against HIV/AIDS and
obesity in the African American community as part of its national initiatives;
and
WHEREAS,
an International Day of Service has focused the attention of the entire sorority
on the spread of HIV/AIDS and obesity as well as its impact on our families and
communities in both this country and the African continent; and
WHEREAS,
the Augusta Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., seeks to
promote health and wellness by adopting the theme "Health and Healing–Let
It Continue" for a series of programs, including providing confidential HIV/AIDS
testing; fundraising; collecting books, toys, toiletries, and household
cleaning items; purchasing medications; and sponsoring an HIV/AIDS walk;
and
WHEREAS,
the Augusta Alumnae Chapter has partnered with local healthcare providers to
plan and implement a youth health forum to present quality seminars that provide
information and promote awareness regarding various healthcare issues to
students throughout the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body join in recognizing the Augusta Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., for their outstanding service to their community and their dedication to improving the quality of life of their fellow citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body join in recognizing the Augusta Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., for their outstanding service to their community and their dedication to improving the quality of life of their fellow citizens.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Augusta Alumnae
Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.