HR1195: HR1195 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.; 113 years of service; Delta Day at the Capitol; 02/23/26; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a change to state law. It commends Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., a national public service organization founded in 1913 at Howard University, for 113 years of community service, and it marks the 25th anniversary of the sorority's Delta Days at the Georgia State Capitol advocacy event. The resolution recognizes February 23, 2026 as Delta Day at the State Capitol and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the sorority. It does not create any new programs, funding, or legal requirements; its purpose is honorary recognition.

• Commends Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. for 113 years of public service work in Georgia and beyond.
• Designates February 23, 2026 as Delta Day at the State Capitol.
• Recognizes the 25th anniversary of the sorority's Delta Days at the Georgia State Capitol advocacy event.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the sorority.

The resolution directly names Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and its members, including Southern Region Director Amaris L. Johnson. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for the sorority.

The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally. It formally acknowledges a sorority's community service history and civic engagement work at the Georgia Capitol, serving as a public recognition rather than a change to any law or program.

• The resolution's preamble describes the sorority's 1913 founding at Howard University and its 22 founding members.
• The preamble notes the sorority has over 300,000 members and more than 1,000 chapters worldwide, organized around a five-point programmatic mission.
• The resolving clause commends the sorority for 113 years of public service and recognizes the 25th anniversary of Delta Days at the Capitol.
• The resolving clause designates February 23, 2026 as Delta Day at the State Capitol.
• A further resolution clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available to the sorority.

1. 2026-02-02House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-02House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-02House Hopper (House)

• Viola Davis (D, HD-087)Primary sponsor
• Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-077)
• Edna Jackson (D, HD-165)
• Terry Cummings (D, HD-039)
• Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-061)

• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
• legislative resolution
• Delta Day at the Capitol
• civic engagement
• Georgia General Assembly recognition