RESO Honoring & Commending Delta Sigma Theta, Incorporated, & the Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter on the Occasion of Its 80th Anniversary, Celebrating Eight Decades of Leadership, Service, Scholarship, & Social Action, Recognizing National, International, & Local Impact & Acknowledging a Distinguished Legacy of Civic, Educational, & Political Leadership in Jacksonville, Florida (Hampsey) (Introduced by CMs Pittman & Johnson) (Co-Sponsor CM Carrico) 1/27/26 CO Introduced: R 2/2/26 R Approve 6-0 2/10/26 CO Approve 18-0

This resolution honors and commends Delta Sigma Theta, Incorporated, and its Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter on the occasion of its 80th Anniversary. The resolution celebrates eight decades of leadership, service, scholarship, and social action, recognizing the chapter's national, international, and local impact. It acknowledges their distinguished legacy of civic, educational, and political leadership in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter was chartered on February 9, 1946, and has been involved in initiatives such as the Miss Delta Teen Pageant, establishing Jacksonville's first Head Start program, constructing a Habitat for Humanity home, and supporting HIV/AIDS awareness. The resolution highlights the chapter's ongoing commitment to youth development, educational access, public health, housing stability, cultural enrichment, and civic engagement. It also recognizes the significant contributions of several Sorors who have served in public office within Jacksonville.