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J2187Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Delta Sigma Theta Chapter

Official title

“Commending the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Albany, New York Alumnae Chapter upon the occasion of celebrating its 50th Anniversary”

Sponsor Neil D. BreslinSD-44+1 co-sponsor
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution honors the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Albany, NY Alumnae Chapter on its 50th anniversary for community service.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the long-term impact of Delta Sigma Theta’s Albany Alumnae Chapter. on the African-American community, particularly through youth programs and educational initiatives that foster leadership and academic achievement.

  2. Underscores the organization’s role in promoting cultural and artistic expression. in the Capital District, such as Black History Month contests and scholarship programs, which help to elevate and celebrate Black heritage and student success.

  3. Recognizes the chapter’s legacy of service in addressing gaps for underserved populations. , emphasizing how grassroots efforts by local members have contributed to broader social progress and community empowerment over five decades.

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Honor Delta Sigma Theta Chapter

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Neil D. Breslin

Senator · Senate District 44

1 Co-sponsor

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 2187 BY: Senator BRESLIN COMMENDING the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Albany, New York Alumnae Chapter upon the occasion of celebrating its 50th Anniversary on June 17, 2017 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 2187 BY: Senator BRESLIN COMMENDING the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Albany, New York Alumnae Chapter upon the occasion of celebrating its 50th Anniversary on June 17, 2017 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those illustrious organizations within the State of New York whose focus and intent have made a substantial impact on the quality of life in their communities; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Albany, New York Alumnae Chapter upon the occasion of its 50th Anniversary to be celebrated at a Luncheon on Saturday, June 17, 2017, at the Renaissance Hotel in Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, Established in 1913, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is the single largest predominately African-American, college educated women's organization in the world, and is dedicated to providing assistance and support through established programs in local communities; and WHEREAS, On June 17, 1967, 13 Delta women residing in Albany, New York, formed the Albany, New York Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. to serve those who were not being served in the Capital District; and WHEREAS, The Albany, New York Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is dedicated to serving the African-American community through numerous youth programs including Delta Pearls, the Dr. Betty Shabazz Academy, and the Delta GEMS; and WHEREAS, In addition, this vital society promotes various cultural, artistic and scholastic endeavors within the Capital District such as its annual Black History Month Creative Expressions Contest, Biennial Debutante Cotillion and scholarship program which are reflective of the positive images it strives to promote throughout its programming efforts; and WHEREAS, The success of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Albany, New York Alumnae Chapter is in direct correlation to the efforts of its President, Mitzi Glenn Stewart, and its members, whose involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeavors on behalf of the sorority and the population it serves; and WHEREAS, In light of its commitment, dedication, and successful efforts, it is the practice of this Legislative Body to extend its highest commendation to the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Albany, New York Alumnae Chapter; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Albany, New York Alumnae Chapter upon the occasion of celebrating its 50th Anniversary on June

17, 2017; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Mitzi Glenn Stewart, President, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Albany, New York Alumnae Chapter.

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