Recognizing the 112th Anniversary of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

This resolution formally recognizes the 112th anniversary of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated , which was founded on January 13, 1913, by 22 college women at Howard University. It acknowledges the sorority as a private, non-profit organization dedicated to providing assistance and support through established programs in communities worldwide. The resolution highlights its status as the largest African-American Greek letter sorority, comprising over 350,000 predominantly African-American college-educated women across more than 1,050 chapters globally. The resolution further applauds Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, for its enduring legacy of promoting academic excellence and providing assistance to those in need. It emphasizes the sorority's commitment to service through its Five-Point Program Thrust , which includes Economic Development, Educational Development, and Political Awareness and Involvement. The sorority's global impact is also noted, citing initiatives like the Mary Help of the Sick Mission Hospital in Kenya and its special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council for its humanitarian efforts. The House of Representatives honors the sorority and its members for their distinguished service and steadfast commitment to sisterhood, scholarship, and service.