This resolution commemorates the 175th anniversary of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, which was founded as the Adelphean Society on May 15, 1851, at Wesleyan Female College in Macon, Georgia. It highlights the sorority's historical significance as the first secret society for college women , established at the first college chartered to grant degrees to women. With over 290,000 lifetime initiates and chapters at over 220 colleges and universities, Alpha Delta Pi has grown into a prominent organization across the United States and Canada. The resolution further recognizes Alpha Delta Pi's mission to provide women with a meaningful lifelong experience, empowering them through leadership, educational, philanthropic, and social opportunities, guided by core values of sisterhood, service, character, and knowledge. Its members annually log over 300,000 community service hours and consistently raise over $1,000,000 for Ronald McDonald House. The Senate congratulates the sorority and acknowledges the significant contributions of its alumnae across diverse fields, including government, arts, athletics, and business, for their lifelong commitment to personal growth and community enrichment.