[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 20 (Thursday, February 7, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E146]
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IN CELEBRATION OF THE 74TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE COLUMBUS ALUMNAE CHAPTER 
                  OF DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.

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                       HON. STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 7, 2008

  Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of the 74th 
anniversary of the Columbus, Ohio Alumnae Chapter of my beloved 
sorority Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Chartered on May 20, 
1934, the Columbus Alumnae chapter was the 66th chapter of the 
sorority. Additionally, Delta Sigma Theta, a public service, non-profit 
organization, will celebrate 95 years of service, locally and globally, 
this year.
  Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a sorority of predominantly Black 
college-educated women founded here in Washington, DC at Howard 
University in 1913. The major programs of our sorority revolve around 
our Five Point Thrust of: economic development, educational 
development, international awareness and involvement, physical and 
mental health, and political awareness and involvement. With over 
250,000 members, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority works to continue the 
vision of our 22 Founders.
  This year, during their annual Founder's Day Luncheon, the Columbus 
Alumnae Chapter highlight the many activities they have been engaged in 
that have contributed to the betterment of the Columbus area including 
youth Read-Ins, Scholarships to High School graduates, mentorship, and 
art and culture programs. Additionally, they will recognize African 
American women in the Columbus area who have demonstrated a strong 
commitment to the community during their annual Founders Day Luncheon.
  Therefore, I commend the Columbus Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma 
Theta Sorority, Inc. for their commitment to the people of Columbus, 
Ohio and across this country. I join with them in this celebration and 
thank them for their enduring commitment to the sisterhood, 
scholarship, and service of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

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