Bill Text: NY J02211 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. upon the occasion of its Annual Delta Day at the Capitol in Albany, New York, on April 9, 2024

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 42-21)

Status: (Passed) 2024-04-09 - ADOPTED [J02211 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J02211-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2211

BY: Senator WEBB

        COMMENDING  Delta  Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. upon
        the occasion of its Annual Delta Day at the  Capitol
        in Albany, New York, on April 9, 2024

  WHEREAS,  It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality and character of life in the  communities  across  New  York
State  are  reflective  of  the concerned and dedicated efforts of those
organizations and individuals that are devoted to  the  welfare  of  the
community and its citizenry; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
commend Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. upon the occasion of its Annual
Delta Day at the Capitol in Albany, New York, on Tuesday, April 9, 2024;
and

  WHEREAS,  Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded by in 1913 on
the Howard University campus by 22 women who wished to promote  academic
excellence,  provide  scholarships  and  support  to the underserved, to
educate and stimulate participation in  the  establishment  of  positive
public  policy,  and  to  highlight  issues  and  provide  solutions for
problems in their communities; and

  WHEREAS,  Established  in  1989  by  the  National   Social   Action
Commission,  Delta  Days is an annual legislative conference to increase
sorority members'  involvement  in  the  national  public  policy-making
process; and

  WHEREAS,  This  auspicious  occasion  will  bring  Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority sisters from across  New  York  State  together  at  the  State
Capitol  to  address concerns, suggest new ideas, and discuss courses of
action to better their home communities with numerous state legislators;
and

  WHEREAS, Today, Delta Sigma  Theta  Sorority,  Inc.  has  more  than
350,000  members  and  nearly  1,000  chapters  worldwide;  the Sorority
employs its Five-Point Programmatic Thrust which  consists  of  Economic
Development,   Educational   Development,  International  Awareness  and
Involvement, Physical and Mental Health,  and  Political  Awareness  and
Involvement to create its national programs; and

  WHEREAS,  Delta  Sigma  Theta  Sorority,  Inc.  was once led by Past
National President and acclaimed civil rights leader Dorothy Height;  in
1994  and 2004, Ms. Height was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom
and the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest  civilian  awards  in  the
United States; and

  WHEREAS, Upon her death in 2010, Ms. Height was honored by President
Obama  for her many years of service to our country and the world; other
dynamic women who have served the Delta  Sigma  Theta  Sorority  in  the
capacity  of National President include Frankie Freeman, Esq., the first
woman appointed to the United States Commission  on  Civil  Rights,  and
U.S.  Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge; and


  WHEREAS,  New  York  State  has  been  home  to many notable Deltas,
including the late United States Representative  Shirley  Chisholm,  the
founding  member of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Caucus;
New York State Assembly Deputy Speaker Earlene Hooper; former  New  York
State   Assemblywoman   Annette   Robinson;   former   New   York  State
Assemblywoman Tremaine Wright; and former Queens Borough President Helen
M. Marshall; and

  WHEREAS, For the past 111 years, the members of  Delta  Sigma  Theta
Sorority,  Inc.  have used their collective voices to advocate on behalf
of their communities; since 1989, Deltas gather annually in  Washington.
D.C.    for  Delta  Days  in  the  Nation's  Capital, a 3-day conference
designed to educate and inspire members about important national issues;
at the conclusion of Delta Days in the Nation's Capital, members conduct
meetings on Capitol Hill with their respective federal legislators; and

  WHEREAS, In March of 2003, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. became a
Nongovernmental Organization (NGO) and was granted Special  Consultative
status  as  an  NGO  to  the  Economic  and Social Council of the United
Nations; on a local level, members of Delta Sigma Theta  Sorority,  Inc.
regularly   conduct  meetings  with  their  local,  state,  and  federal
political representatives; and

  WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body  that  when  an
organization  of  such  noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our
attention, it should be recognized and applauded by all the citizens  of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. upon the occasion of its Annual
Delta Day at the Capitol in Albany, New York, on April 9, 2024;  and  be
it further

  RESOLVED,  That  copies  of  this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.