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
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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
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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.
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