an extensive array of public service initiatives through the
sorority's Five-Point Programmatic Thrust, which includes
educational development, economic development, international
awareness and involvement, physical and mental health and
political awareness and involvement; and
WHEREAS, Over the past 110 years, members of Delta Sigma
Theta have led countless initiatives addressing a variety of
crucial issues, including voting rights, affordable health care,
financial literacy, economic empowerment, support for
historically black colleges and universities, political
awareness and involvement, gender equality and racial profiling;
and
WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta's 2017-2021 quadrennial theme,
"joy in our sisterhood, power in our voice and service in our
heart," is a reflection of the sorority's values and principles;
and
WHEREAS, Each year since 1989, Delta Sigma Theta members have
participated in various "Delta Days" at the nation's capitol,
the United Nations, state capitols, town halls and school boards
throughout the country in order to increase their involvement in
the policymaking process; and
WHEREAS, May 2, 2023, marks Delta Sigma Theta's annual "Delta
Day" at the State Capitol in Harrisburg where members from
across this Commonwealth come to connect with their legislators,
advance legislation and serve as a voice for others; and
WHEREAS, The women of Delta Sigma Theta continue to be
magnificent examples of servant leaders with an uncompromising
commitment to their communities, which serves as the driving
force to carry on the mission of "Delta Day" at the State
Capitol; therefore be it
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