WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta realizes its mission by providing
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 111 years, members of Delta Sigma
Theta Sorority, Inc., 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 2022-2026 quadrennial theme,
"Forward with Fortitude: Engaging Our Sisterhood, Empowering Our
Communities, and Elevating Our Impact," is a reflection of the
sorority's values and principles; and
WHEREAS, This year's theme for the 21st annual "Delta Day" is
"Song in a Weary Throat," which is inspired by Delta Sigma Theta
member, civil rights leader, legal scholar and theorist and
Episcopal priest, Reverend Dr. Anna Pauline "Pauli" Murray; 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 6, 2024, 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
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