Bill Text: VA HJR811 | 2023 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending the Fairfax County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-02-23 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ811ER) [HJR811 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2023-HJR811-Introduced.html

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 811 Offered February 20, 2023 Commending the Fairfax County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. ---------- Patron-- Tran ----------

WHEREAS, the Fairfax County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a distinguished chapter of one of the nation's leading historically Black sororities, celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2022; and

WHEREAS, the Fairfax County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was founded in 1992 by Darlene Faltz, Carol Bradley, Sue Briggs, Arlene Donnelly, Robin Flannagan, Linda Kemp, and Susan Wallace and has grown over the years to count 165 members on its rolls today; and

WHEREAS, the Fairfax County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority received its charter on May 23, 1993, from former South Atlantic regional director Sharon Reed, former regional secretary Roberta Duff, and former regional representative Alicia Smith; and

WHEREAS, the objectives of the Fairfax County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority are to develop innovative programs, develop partnerships with key stakeholders, and positively impact local, regional, national, and international communities; and

WHEREAS, the principles of the Fairfax County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority are to endow a legacy of leadership and service; develop creative outreach and instruction; develop corporate and community partnerships; pursue education, economic, welfare, political, and civil rights reform; and focus on support programs for underserved communities; and

WHEREAS, the Fairfax County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority provides scholarship opportunities for Fairfax County high school students and supports the local community with clothing drives, educational programs, and healthy living events; and

WHEREAS, the Fairfax County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is an integral part of what makes Fairfax County a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Fairfax County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., on the occasion of its 30th anniversary; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Fairfax County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the organization's legacy of service and its contributions to the Commonwealth.