[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 53 (Wednesday, April 2, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E498]
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  HONORING THE JACKSON ALUMNAE CHAPTER OF DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, 
                              INCORPORATED

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 2, 2014

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
remarkable Jackson (MS) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, 
Incorporated, a public service sorority who is rich in its heritage and 
rich in its depth of leadership and services. The chapter is a member 
of the largest of sororities organized by African American women. 
Initially, the chapter was listed under the nomenclature of Alpha Chi 
Sigma Chapter.
  The idea of organizing the chapter in Mississippi grew out of a group 
of close friends who had been active members of undergraduate chapters 
in other states: Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio and 
Texas. They needed eight Deltas to charter the chapter and after a long 
delay, on May 3, 1941; Clara Marjorie Allen, Willie Dobbs Blackburn, 
Elese Whitiker Blackman, Emily Johnson Hall, Thelma Weathers Johnson, 
Loraine G. Crawford, Nellie Burbridge Williams, and Aurelia Norris 
Young made history. The chartering ceremony was held in the home of 
Aurelia Norris Young with the Southern Regional Director, Helen 
``Dolly'' Work, conducting the ceremony. Aurelia Norris Young was 
elected the first Chapter President. Since the chapter's chartering, 
these ladies of vision have attracted many well-known women and 
outstanding students to become members of the sisterhood.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing The 
Jackson (MS) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, 
Incorporated for their dedication to serving others.

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