District Of Columbia 2025-2026 Regular Session

District Of Columbia Council Bill CER26-0026 Compare Versions

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11	11	A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION 8
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15	15	IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 12
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20	20	To recognize, honor, and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Mu Beta Chapter of Delta Sigma 17
21	21	Theta Sorority, Incorporated, at The George Washington University. 18
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23	23	WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, founded on January 13, 1913, at 20
24	24	Howard University, is an esteemed organization of college-educated women committed to the 21
25	25	constructive development of its members and to public service, with a primary focus on the 22
26	26	Black community; 23
27	27	WHEREAS, on April 20, 1975, nine dynamic women chartered the Mu Beta Chapter of 24
28	28	Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, at The George Washington University, making history 25
29	29	as the first Black Greek-lettered organization on campus; 26
30	30	WHEREAS, the visionary charter members—Francine Burnett, Linda Finch, Tanya 27
31	31	Goodman, Monica Jordan, Carolyn Marks, Helen Quander, Deborah Randolph, Ellen Wells, and 28
32	32	Theresa Weston—established a legacy of excellence that has flourished for five decades; 29
33	33	WHEREAS, for 50 years, the Mu Beta Chapter has exemplified Delta Sigma Theta's 30
34	34	commitment to sisterhood, scholarship, and service through numerous community initiatives, 31
35	35	including the Walk to End HIV with the Whitman-Walker Foundation, Voter Registration 32
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38	38	Tabling with GWVotes, and participation in The George Washington University's Martin Luther 33
39	39	King, Jr., Day of Service; 34
40	40	WHEREAS, the Mu Beta Chapter has served as a beacon of leadership, academic 35
41	41	excellence, and civic engagement, fostering the development of women leaders who have made 36
42	42	significant contributions to the District of Columbia, the nation, and communities around the 37
43	43	world; 38
44	44	WHEREAS, the Mu Beta Chapter continues to embody the sorority's mission through 39
45	45	dedicated service to The George Washington University campus and the greater Washington 40
46	46	Metropolitan area, creating meaningful impact through thoughtful programming and community 41
47	47	outreach; and 42
48	48	WHEREAS, in April 2025, the Mu Beta Chapter will commemorate its 50th Charter Day 43
49	49	with a week-long celebration, bringing together current members, alumnae, and supporters to 44
50	50	honor this historic milestone and reaffirm their commitment to continued service. 45
51	51	RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this 46
52	52	resolution may be cited as the "Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated - Mu Beta Chapter 50th 47
53	53	Anniversary Recognition Resolution of 2025”. 48
54	54	Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and celebrates the 50th 49
55	55	anniversary of the Mu Beta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, at The George 50
56	56	Washington University for five decades of exemplary service, leadership, and dedication to the 51
57	57	advancement of the District of Columbia community. 52
58	58	Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in 53
59	59	the District of Columbia Register. 54