Senate Resolution No. by Senator Boudreaux designates April 30, 2025, as Delta Sigma Theta Incorporated Day at the Louisiana state capitol. The resolution highlights the sorority's founding on January 13, 1913, by twenty-two collegiate women at Howard University, who aimed to promote academic excellence, provide scholarships, and engage in public policy. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, incorporated in 1930, is recognized as the largest African American Greek letter sorority, with over 350,000 members and more than 1,050 chapters worldwide. The resolution acknowledges the significant contributions of its members, including notable former state representatives and senators, and emphasizes the sorority's commitment to community service through its Five-Point Programmatic Thrust.
The resolution commends the women of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority for their exceptional achievements and contributions to society, recognizing their role in uplifting and developing the global community. It expresses appreciation for the pride and honor the organization brings to local communities, the state of Louisiana, and the nation as a whole.