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RESOLUTION NO.4771-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
PUBLICLY COMMENDING THE DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INCORPORATED SOUTH
BEND ALUMNAE CHAPTER FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY SERVICE,
SCHOLARSHIP AND SOCIAL ACTION FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
Wawa, Delta Sigma Theta was founded on January 13, 1913 by twenty-two (22) collegiate women at
Howard University. These students wanted to use their collective strength to promote academic excellence and
to provide assistance to those in need. In March of 1913, the Founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,
Incorporated, performed their first (1St) public act. They participated in the Women's Suffrage March in
Washington, D.C. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, was incorporated in 1930; and
Gym, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, is a private, not-for-profit organization whose purpose
is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world.
Since its founding, more than 200,000 women have joined the organization. The organization is a sisterhood of
predominantly Black, college educated women. The sorority currently has one-thousand (1,000) collegiate and
alumnae chapters located in the United States and abroad; and
cI since its founding in 1913,Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated has clearly distinguished itself
as a public service organization that boldly confronts the challenges of African Americans and, hence, all
Americans. Over the years, a wide range of programs addressing education, health, international development,
and the strengthening of the African American family have evolved. In realizing its mission, Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority, Incorporated, provides an extensive array of public service initiatives through its Five (5)-Point
Programmatic Thrust of: Educational Development, Economic Development, International Awareness &
Involvement, Physical & Mental Health and Political Awareness and Involvement; and
Gam, The South Bend Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated was the first (1st)
black Greek letter organization in the Michiana area, chartered on December 3, 1955 at the historic LaSalle Hotel
in South Bend, Indiana by nine(9) women who were part of a local group called the"Sorors Club"; and
The Charter members include the First (1st) Black woman to graduate from the University of
Notre Dame, the First (1st) and only Black woman appointed to the Indiana Women's Prison Parole Board and
many other contributions, recognitions, and awards, in the area of human growth, development and welfare; and
In 2016 the South Bend Alumnae Chapter established the theme (brand) "Using the Power of our
Voices"that has created a consistent message for our Social Action efforts. "Using the Power of our Voices"has
allowed the Chapter to bring to the table a number of our citizens and those who, in the past, had not realized the
power of their voices; and
The Sorority's commitment to civic engagement is clear. During the election cycles, the Chapter
has implemented comprehensive voter registration, education and mobilization efforts. A number of"Meet the
Candidates"forums were held,Using the Power of the Women Vote was held in recognition of National Women's
History Month as well as Super Sundays: Get out the Vote effort; and
the South Bend Alumnae Chapter along with St. Joseph Health System, Greater St. John
Missionary Baptist Church and other organizations present their annual Community Health and Resource Fair to
provide free screenings and valuable resources for youth and adults; and
0 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, South Bend Alumnae Chapter, The St. Joseph County
Democratic African American Coalition and the Martin Luther King Center Senior Men's Club embraced the call
for action along with other community partners, resulting in a number of community forums and workshops held
in the community to bring attention and awareness regarding the effects of these drugs; and
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Section I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, publicly honors and congratulates
The South Bend Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated on their outstanding leadership
and commitment to social action and community service by following in the footsteps of their Founders and
remaining in the forefront of action as a voice for those in need.
Section II. The Common Council recognizes Delta Days at the State Capital. Two(2)position papers
were presented to our state legislators on Hate Crimes and Redistricting. Sorors also met with their elected
officials.
Section III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from after its adoption by the Common
Council and approval by the Mayor.
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Sharon L.Mc e, 3`d District Council Member Gavin erlic, At Large Council Member
Jo if Broden,4th District Council Member Karen L. •te, At Large Council Member
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