[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 43 (Monday, April 14, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E643]
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 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GARY ALUMNAE CHAPTER OF THE DELTA SIGMA THETA 
                                SORORITY

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 14, 1997

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is truly my pleasure to congratulate 
the Gary Alumnae Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority as it hosts 
a statewide Founders Day Celebration on Saturday, April 26, 1997, at 
Marquette Park in Gary, IN.
  The Gary Alumnae Chapter will host the Founders Day Celebration with 
the help of 14 Delta Sigma Theta Chapters throughout the State of 
Indiana. The statewide celebration will feature Delta Sigma Theta 
Sorority's National President, Marcia L. Fudge, Esq., as the keynote 
speaker at a private banquet. After the celebration, Ms. Fudge will be 
introduced to community leaders at a reception held at Marquette Park 
from 5 to 7 p.m. During the reception, Mayor Scott King of Gary, IN, 
will present her with a proclamation from the city of Gary. In 
addition, Ms. Fudge will receive a proclamation from Indiana Governor, 
Frank O'Bannon. The festivities will conclude with area Deltas 
worshiping with Ms. Fudge at St. Timothy Community Church in Gary, IN.
  Founded in 1913 at Howard University, the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority 
is a public service sorority comprised of over 200,000 members, both 
nationally and internationally. The founders of Delta Sigma Theta 
defined the organization's purpose as ``establishing and maintaining a 
high standard of morality and scholarship among women.''
  Since its inception in 1938, the Gary Alumnae Chapter has worked 
diligently to fulfill the Delta Sigma Theta mission in northwest 
Indiana through members' participation in a variety of public service 
initiatives. Some of the local activities include: sponsorship of food 
banks and clothing drives; aid to Marion Home; a local shelter for 
pregnant teens; sponsorship of Delteens, an organization which 
organizes activities for high school junior and senior girls; and the 
awarding of $4,000 in college scholarships annually. The chapter also 
participates in Project Read, Stop the Violence Campaign, Kids Vote 
USA, and voter registration efforts. In addition, the Gary Alumnae 
Chapter has devoted much of its energy and resources to national public 
service efforts. Members of the chapter aid the NAACP, NAACP Defense 
Fund, the United Nations Children's Fund, and Habitat for Humanity, 
through financial contributions, and participation in local events.
  It is my distinct privilege to congratulate the members of the Gary 
Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta as it hosts the statewide Founders 
Day Celebration. The members of this organization are most deserving of 
the pride and honor exhibited on this very special occasion, as they 
have provided invaluable services to the citizens of northwest Indiana 
through their hard work and dedication. May this event prove to be most 
successful and rewarding.

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