Georgia House Bill HR20

Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/14/25
• Enrolled: 1/14/25
• Passed: 1/14/25

Caption

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.; 112 years of service; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Founders Day; 01/13/25; recognize

Impact

HR20 serves not only as an acknowledgment of the sorority's contributions but also reinforces the organization's ongoing commitment to significant societal issues. Delta Sigma Theta's Five-Point Programmatic Thrust, which includes focuses on Economic Development, Educational Development, International Awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health, and Political Awareness and Involvement, reflects its proactive mission for positive social change. The resolution promotes awareness of these initiatives and the organization's influence on civic engagement across the nation.

Summary

House Resolution 20 (HR20) is a resolution that honors Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. for its 112 years of dedicated service to the community and recognizes January 13, 2025, as its Founders Day. The resolution highlights the organization’s founding in 1913 by a group of collegiate women at Howard University, emphasizing its focus on sisterhood, scholarship, and public service during its 112-year history. Delta Sigma Theta has grown significantly and now includes over 300,000 members worldwide, advocating for various social and political causes.

Contention

While the bill does not appear to have been met with significant opposition, it does highlight the ongoing efforts of Delta Sigma Theta to create impactful societal change. As it remembers the organization's historical roots—stemming from participation in pivotal events like the Women's Suffrage March in 1913—the resolution underscores the importance of community leadership and advocacy among its members, particularly in the face of contemporary social justice issues. The acknowledgment of the sorority's distinguished members within the Georgia General Assembly further solidifies the importance of representation and leadership in civic spaces.