[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10614]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING VICKSBURG ALUMNAE CHAPTER OF DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 19, 2014

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
group of women who has shown what can be done through hard work, 
dedication and a desire to serve their community, Vicksburg Alumnae 
Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
  The Vicksburg Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has 
served the Warren County community and the State of Mississippi through 
informational meetings, social and civic engagement.
  The idea of an alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., 
in Vicksburg, Mississippi, was realized in February 1976 when Maggie 
Walker and Gloria Hebron discussed the possibility of becoming active 
in a nearby alumnae chapter. While developing a list of potential 
members to accompany them, they asked themselves, ``Why join another 
Chapter when there are at least 15 to 20 inactive members in our 
city?'' With this in mind, they contacted National Headquarters, 
requested an application for a charter, and sent out a call for 
inactive Deltas to come forward to serve our city and local 
communities.
  The Vicksburg Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., 
was chartered by 14 of the 18 Deltas who came forth when on Saturday 
evening, November 6, 1976, then Southern Regional Director and future 
19th National President Yvonne Kennedy installed them into the 
Vicksburg Alumnae Chapter. This event took place at the Holiday Inn, on 
Clay Street, in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
  The Vicksburg Alumnae Chapter boasts 83 members for the 2013-2014 
sororal year. All are registered voters and hold a minimum of a 
bachelor's degree.
  Vicksburg Alumnae Chapter members actively participate in Vicksburg 
and surrounding communities through annual blood drives; walk-a-thons; 
HIV/AIDS awareness programs; Habitat for Humanity; refurbished and 
maintain The Delta Room at Mountain of Faith Ministries Women's 
Shelter; youth educational scholarships, mentoring, and ACT workshops; 
financial management workshops; cultural awareness programs, including 
Jabberwock; educational forums; and meet the candidates political 
awareness forums.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 
Vicksburg Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for its 
dedication to serving others and giving back to the community.

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