[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 16 (Monday, February 4, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E86]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.'S 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 4, 2013

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Delta Sigma Theta 
Sorority, Inc. as it celebrates its 100th anniversary. Since its 
inception at Howard University in January 1913, Delta Sigma Theta 
Sorority, Inc. has striven to serve the community. For 100 years, its 
leaders and members have continued the legacy and goals of its 
founders. They are committed to public service, education and social 
action locally, nationally and worldwide.
  Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has a rich history to celebrate. Its 
second chapter was established in 1914 at Wilberforce University and it 
was incorporated as a national organization in 1930. In 1950, its first 
foreign chapter was established in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Delta Sigma 
Theta Sorority, Inc. celebrated its Golden Anniversary Year in 1963 
with President Kennedy and Vice President Johnson and four years later 
met with President Johnson to discuss community issues and concerns. 
Over the years, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has continued to grow, 
and in 2010, welcomed over 16,000 members from across the globe to its 
50th National Convention.
  Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. works toward the advancement of 
civil rights, women's rights and equality and provides support and 
education to the community and world. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 
has been responsible for the establishment of numerous schools in the 
United States and abroad. It has held conferences and summits for 
women, blacks, single parents and young men. In 1992, Delta Sigma Theta 
Sorority, Inc. was the first African American organization to become 
affiliated with Habitat for Humanity.
  Mr. Speaker, once again, please join me in congratulating Delta Sigma 
Theta Sorority, Inc. on its 100th Anniversary and recognizing the 
Monmouth County Alumnae Chapter for the work they do to progress the 
mission of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

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