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title: HR 61. 50th Southern Regional Conference and the Centennial Celebration of the Southern Region of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.; recognize
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date: 2026-06-23
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bill_number: HR 61
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status_date: 2026-06-23
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Viola Davis
  - Terry Cummings
  - Sheila Jones
  - Rhonda Burnough
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  - Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
  - legislative recognition
  - Atlanta events
  - community organizations
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# HR 61. 50th Southern Regional Conference and the Centennial Celebration of the Southern Region of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.; recognize

## Text

House Resolution 61EX
By: Representatives Davis of the 87th, Cummings of the 39th, and Jones of the 60th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending the 50th Southern Regional Conference and the Centennial
Celebration of the Southern Region of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. is a private nonprofit organization founded on
January 13, 1913, by 22 collegiate women at Howard University and is dedicated to public
service, scholarship, sisterhood, and social action; and
WHEREAS, the Southern Region of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. was established in
Atlanta, Georgia, in 1926 and has served communities throughout the southeastern United
States for 100 years through advocacy, educational initiatives, leadership development, and
community engagement; and
WHEREAS, in 2026, the Southern Region proudly celebrates its Centennial Anniversary,
marking a century of unwavering commitment to uplifting underserved communities,
empowering women and families, and advancing educational, economic, health, and civic
opportunities for all; and
H. R. 61EX
WHEREAS, the 50th Southern Regional Conference will be held in Atlanta, Georgia, from
August 7 through August 9, 2026, bringing together thousands of members, leaders, and
guests to commemorate this historic milestone and to continue the organization's mission of
service and leadership; and
WHEREAS, Atlanta holds special significance as the birthplace of the Southern Region,
making this conference both a homecoming and a celebration of the organization's enduring
legacy; and
WHEREAS, throughout its history, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. has positively impacted
communities through programs focused on educational development, economic
empowerment, international awareness and involvement, physical and mental health, and
political awareness and involvement; and
WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. has long been recognized by a Georgia
specialty license plate, and recent legislation enhanced this designation by converting the
license plate into a revenue-sharing specialty license plate, creating a sustainable funding
source to support scholarships, community-based programs, and service initiatives
throughout the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, this legislative achievement reflects the enduring impact of Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority Inc. and reinforces its commitment to educational advancement, health equity,
economic empowerment, social justice, and civic engagement through investments that will
benefit generations to come; and
H. R. 61EX
WHEREAS, the members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. have distinguished themselves
through extraordinary acts of service, civic engagement, and advocacy that strengthen
communities throughout Georgia and beyond; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding contributions and historic
achievements of the Southern Region of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. be appropriately
recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend the 50th Southern Regional Conference
and the Centennial Celebration of the Southern Region of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.,
extend a warm welcome to all attendees visiting Atlanta, Georgia, and congratulate the
organization on 100 years of exemplary service, leadership, scholarship, sisterhood, and
social action.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the
Southern Region of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., the Southern Regional Director, the
Conference Leadership Team, the Decatur Alumnae, and the Stone Mountain-Lithonia
Alumnae Chapter.
H. R. 61EX

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution honors the 50th Southern Regional Conference and the 100th anniversary of the Southern Region of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., both taking place in Atlanta in 2026.

### Plain-language summary

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives. It recognizes the Southern Region of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., which was founded in Atlanta in 1926, on the occasion of its 100th anniversary in 2026. The resolution also welcomes attendees of the sorority's 50th Southern Regional Conference, scheduled to be held in Atlanta from August 7 through August 9, 2026.
The text praises the sorority's history of public service, scholarship, and community programs, and notes that Georgia previously created a revenue-sharing specialty license plate connected to the organization to fund scholarships and community programs. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies to the sorority's regional leadership and two local alumnae chapters. It does not change any Georgia law.

### What it does

- Formally recognizes and commends the 50th Southern Regional Conference and the Centennial Celebration of the Southern Region of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
- Welcomes attendees traveling to Atlanta for the conference held August 7 through August 9, 2026.
- Congratulates the sorority on 100 years of service, leadership, scholarship, sisterhood, and social action.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the Southern Regional Director, the Conference Leadership Team, and two named local alumnae chapters.

### Who it affects

The resolution directly names the Southern Region of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., its Southern Regional Director, its Conference Leadership Team, the Decatur Alumnae chapter, and the Stone Mountain-Lithonia Alumnae Chapter, all of whom receive formal recognition and copies of the resolution.

### Why it matters

The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It does not create funding, programs, or legal obligations, but it puts the Georgia House of Representatives on record honoring the sorority's centennial and welcoming conference attendees to Atlanta in August 2026.

### Key provisions

- The whereas clauses describe the sorority's 1913 founding at Howard University and the Southern Region's 1926 founding in Atlanta.
- The whereas clauses reference a prior, separate piece of legislation that converted the sorority's Georgia specialty license plate into a revenue-sharing plate funding scholarships and community programs.
- The resolving clause formally recognizes and commends the conference and centennial celebration and congratulates the sorority.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to specific sorority leaders and chapters.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-06-23)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-06-23)
- Sponsors: Viola Davis, Terry Cummings, Sheila Jones, Rhonda Burnough
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74922

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