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WHEREAS, June 2 through June 5, 2011, Theta Beta City-Wide Chapter for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will hold commemorative events, in the DoubleTree Hotel-Pittsburgh to celebrate its Chapter's 40th year anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was founded by 22 students on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. in 1913; and
WHEREAS, in 1971, twelve outstanding ladies, attended colleges and universities in the Greater Pittsburgh Area, possessed a commitment to academic excellence and a desire to continue public service while still pursuing their Bachelors Degrees, decided to apply for a Collegiate Chapter; and
WHEREAS, many worthy public service projects and initiatives have been conducted by the twelve charter members; and
WHEREAS, the Sorority has grown to over 950 chapters and approximately 250,000 members worldwide; and
WHEREAS, the Sorority continues to be dedicated to public service and committed to assisting those in need from the region and around the world.
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the 40th year anniversary of the Theta Beta Chapter for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare May 29 to June 5, 2011 "Theta Beta Chapter-Delta Sigma Sorority Week" in the City of Pittsburgh.