[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11862]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING THE DELTA SIGMA THETA CENTENNIAL

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                         HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR.

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 18, 2013

  Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Delta Sigma Theta 
Sorority for their Centennial Celebration. Founded at Howard University 
in 1913, this international sorority has long focused on providing 
young women with the strength and experience to lead.
  Whether in law, science, business, or education, Delta alumnae all 
have one thing in common: they are dedicated to serving their 
communities. The five points of the Delta experience are Economic 
Development, Educational Development, International Awareness and 
Involvement, Physical and Mental Health, and Political Awareness and 
Involvement.
  The strength they gain through focused development on these points 
doesn't just benefit the young women who join Delta Sigma Theta. 
Through projects like the Delta Towers here in Washington D.C., their 
work with Habitat for Humanity across our nation, or their youth 
outreach programs--we are all better for the generosity of the Deltas 
we know and love.
  To all the Delta sisters out there--best wishes for the next hundred 
years.

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