2026-0019
Title
Proclamation: “Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated Founders Day”
Body
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, is a historically Black sorority founded on January 13, 1913, by 22 visionary college-educated women at Howard University in Washington D.C., with a steadfast dedication to public service and a focus on programs that uplift and support the Black community; and,
WHEREAS, 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; and,
WHEREAS, the sorority has grown to include more than 350,000 members across 1,000+ chapters worldwide; and,
WHEREAS, the River Parishes Alumnae Chapter (RPAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, serves the communities of St. James, St. John the Baptist, and St. Charles Parishes; and,
WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated implements impactful initiatives focusing on Economic Development, Educational Development, International Awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health, and Political Awareness and Involvement; and,
WHEREAS, through their unwavering commitment to Sisterhood, Scholarship, and Service, RPAC has been instrumental in advancing the well-being of local citizens by offering impactful programs and initiatives that address key needs and foster positive change; and,
WHEREAS, RPAC’s programs include hosting annual scholarship awards for high school students, supporting STEM education and financial literacy initiatives, organizing community resource fairs and facilitating voter registration drives and civic engagement activities; and,
WHEREAS, RPAC is also dedicated to health equity by consistently raising awareness about critical issues such as breast cancer prevention, diabetes prevention, AIDs/HIV, mental health, and healthy living; and,
WHEREAS, RPAC is committed to international service as well through programs that support global initiatives, such as partnering to provide resources for disaster relief efforts and supporting educational opportunities for children in underserved countries.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, WE THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM JANUARY 2026, AS THE MONTH OF
“DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY INCORPORATED FOUNDERS DAY”
IN ST. CHARLES PARISH TO HONOR AND CELEBRATE THE EXTRAORDINARY LEGACY, SERVICE, AND IMPACT OF DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY INCORPORATED.
MATTHEW JEWELL WALTER PILIÉ
PARISH PRESIDENT COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT III
MICHAEL A. MOBLEY WILLIE COMARDELLE
COUNCILMAN AT LARGE, DIV. A COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT IV
HOLLY FONSECA MICHELLE O’DANIELS
COUNCILWOMAN AT LARGE, DIV. B COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT V
LA SANDRA D. WILSON BOB FISHER
COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT I COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT VI
HEATHER SKIBA MICHELE DEBRULER
COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT II COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT VII
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