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.
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GERAWMTDSPETH,MAYOR
ATTEST:
LAUREN THODEN,CITY SECRETARY
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