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March 25, 2025 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 30th Anniversary Proclamation Vrodamation by the Oapor of the Citp of 10erctott, Texag To all to bibom tbe5e pre5etttg oball come, Oreetingo: WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,Incorporated is a private,not-for-profit organization founded in 1913 whose purpose is to provide assistance and support in local communities confronting challenges of African Americans;and WHEREAS, exercising vision to establish and promote programs that include support and scholarships to the greater Denton County area communities,fourteen women led the charge for the charter of Denton County Alumnae Chapter; and WHEREAS, on March 25, 1995, under the leadership of SW Regional Director, Shirley Fridia and the 20th National President,Bertha M.Roddey-Sorors Sharon Burleson,Shelly Bayless Butler,Vicki Byrd, Rose Chew,Bettina Hildreth Combes,DeLana Cofield, Sandra Doublin,Johnnie Gales,Margaret Gipson, Gladys Hildreth, Valda Morgan, Carolyn Price, Loretta Roberson, and Dorothy Watts humbly committed themselves and the beloved sorority to provide unwavering support to the Denton County communities being awarded; and WHEREAS, DCA is an award-winning Chapter and is the only African American Alumnae Sorority in Denton County and has become well known for their signature event: The Annual Women's Symposium- Program, May Week Program, Town Hall Meeting, and Scholarship Program in which DCA awards up to$10,000 in scholarships each year to graduating seniors in Denton County; and WHERAS, DCA is instrumental in the development of programs and partnerships throughout the greater Denton County area. NOW,THEREFORE, I,Gerard Hudspeth,Mayor of the City of Denton,Texas,do hereby declare and proclaim the 25th day of March 2025 as "DENTON COUNTY ALUMNAE CHAPTER OF DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY,INC.DAY" in the City of Denton and encourage all citizens to join in celebrating DCA's 30`''year of service to Denton County. 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 4th day of March 2025. i GERAWMTDSPETH,MAYOR ATTEST: LAUREN THODEN,CITY SECRETARY BY: �Q& +"—