1
1
2
________________________ 3
Councilmember Brooke Pinto 4
5
6
7
A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION 8
9
_________________________ 10
11
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 12
13
_________________________ 14
15
16
To recognize, honor, and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Mu Beta Chapter of Delta Sigma 17
Theta Sorority, Incorporated, at The George Washington University. 18
19
WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, founded on January 13, 1913, at 20
Howard University, is an esteemed organization of college-educated women committed to the 21
constructive development of its members and to public service, with a primary focus on the 22
Black community; 23
WHEREAS, on April 20, 1975, nine dynamic women chartered the Mu Beta Chapter of 24
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, at The George Washington University, making history 25
as the first Black Greek-lettered organization on campus; 26
WHEREAS, the visionary charter members—Francine Burnett, Linda Finch, Tanya 27
Goodman, Monica Jordan, Carolyn Marks, Helen Quander, Deborah Randolph, Ellen Wells, and 28
Theresa Weston—established a legacy of excellence that has flourished for five decades; 29
WHEREAS, for 50 years, the Mu Beta Chapter has exemplified Delta Sigma Theta's 30
commitment to sisterhood, scholarship, and service through numerous community initiatives, 31
including the Walk to End HIV with the Whitman-Walker Foundation, Voter Registration 32
2
Tabling with GWVotes, and participation in The George Washington University's Martin Luther 33
King, Jr., Day of Service; 34
WHEREAS, the Mu Beta Chapter has served as a beacon of leadership, academic 35
excellence, and civic engagement, fostering the development of women leaders who have made 36
significant contributions to the District of Columbia, the nation, and communities around the 37
world; 38
WHEREAS, the Mu Beta Chapter continues to embody the sorority's mission through 39
dedicated service to The George Washington University campus and the greater Washington 40
Metropolitan area, creating meaningful impact through thoughtful programming and community 41
outreach; and 42
WHEREAS, in April 2025, the Mu Beta Chapter will commemorate its 50th Charter Day 43
with a week-long celebration, bringing together current members, alumnae, and supporters to 44
honor this historic milestone and reaffirm their commitment to continued service. 45
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this 46
resolution may be cited as the "Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated - Mu Beta Chapter 50th 47
Anniversary Recognition Resolution of 2025”. 48
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and celebrates the 50th 49
anniversary of the Mu Beta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, at The George 50
Washington University for five decades of exemplary service, leadership, and dedication to the 51
advancement of the District of Columbia community. 52
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in 53
the District of Columbia Register. 54