April 21, 2023 Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Chi Delta Chapter Day Vrodamdion
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To all to Whom these pregentg shall come,
Oreetingg:
WHEREAS, members of the Chi Delta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. are celebrating the 50th
anniversary of the chartering of Chi Delta in Denton, Texas; and
WHEREAS, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. a community-conscious, action-oriented organization dedicated to
transforming the lives of others was founded on January 16, 1920 at Howard University in
Washington, D.C.;and
WHEREAS, on February 4, 1973, Vernetta Body, Linda Gordon, Jackie Gray, Viola Holloway, Linda
Jackson, Virginia Phillips, Betty Walker, and Betty Williams, chartered the Chi Delta Chapter
of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. at Texas Woman's University; and
WHEREAS, Chi Delta Chapter members worked diligently on numerous service projects benefitting the
campus and community, including children and families, local schools, local senior living
centers, and local nonprofit organizations; and
WHEREAS, over 350 members have become dedicated community partners, remaining steadfast in their
commitment to uplift and serve Texas Woman's University and the Denton community.
NOW,THEREFORE, I,Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor of the City of Denton,Texas,do hereby declare and proclaim the 2I st
day of April 2023 as
"ZETA PHI BETA SORITY,INC.,CHI DELTA CHAPTER DAY"
in the City of Denton and encourage all to celebrate the impact this chapter has made in Denton
over the past fifty years.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official
seal of the City of Denton,Texas to be affixed this the 21 st day of April 2023.
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GERARD HUDSPETH,MAYOR
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