[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 21]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 28959]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATING THE INKSTER ALUMNAE CHAPTER OF THE DELTA SIGMA THETA 
        SORORITY INC. ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. JOHN D. DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 1, 2009

  Mr. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of the Inkster 
Alumnae Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. On December 19, 
2009, the Inkster Chapter will gather to celebrate their 50th 
anniversary.
  The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority has a remarkable history of service 
since its creation in 1913. As the largest Greek letter organization 
for African American women in the country, the Deltas do remarkable 
work to serve their communities and their nation. Several of our 
current and former colleagues were proud Delta women. They brought 
their passion, their vision and their leadership to the House of 
Representatives and helped make this institution a far better place.
  The Inkster Alumnae Chapter has a proud tradition of service and 
community involvement. They have worked to tutor students and provide 
them with scholarships, as well as implement innovative service 
learning programs for middle and high school girls. In addition to 
these efforts, the Inkster Deltas have held health fairs and greatly 
enhanced the civic participation of their community. These are all 
great accomplishments, but the Inkster Deltas have much more in store 
for the future as they seek to build on and expand their great works.
  Once again, I hope my colleagues will join me in congratulating the 
Inkster Alumnae Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority as they 
gather in celebration of 50 wonderful years of service and 
accomplishment.

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