Recognizing the members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., for their outstanding service to the citizens of our state, our nation, and the international community and for their promotion of sisterhood, scholarship and service.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by David Haley

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is officially recognized by the Kansas Senate for its public service, education, health, and civic engagement contributions locally and nationally.

Enrolled on Friday, March 13, 2026

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Summary of SR 1733 (Kansas, 2025-2026)

Purpose and intent

SR 1733 is a Senate resolution recognizing the members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for their outstanding service to the citizens of Kansas, the United States, and the international community.

The resolution also highlights the organization’s promotion of sisterhood, scholarship, and service.

Key provisions and changes

Official recognition: The Kansas Senate publicly recognizes Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and its contributions.

Organization background cited: The resolution references the sorority’s Five-Point Programmatic Thrust (economic development, educational development, international awareness and involvement, physical and mental health, and political awareness and involvement) and notes the sorority’s founding at Howard University in 1913 by 22 collegiate women.

Public service history: It notes the sorority’s early public service act – participation in the Woman Suffrage Procession on March 3, 1913.

Organizational reach and scope: The resolution mentions Delta Sigma Theta’s chapters (eight in Kansas) and its national/international presence (approximately 1,000 collegiate and alumnae chapters with over 350,000 members, across the United States and several international locations).

Who or what is affected

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: The primary focus is formal recognition by the Kansas Senate.

Kansas citizens and institutions: The recognition frames the sorority as a notable contributor to public service, education, health, and civic engagement within the state and beyond.

Kansas lawmakers and state government: The resolution is a ceremonial action, with the Secretary of the Senate instructed to transmit enrolled copies to named individuals (sorority members in Kansas and Kansas senators).

Procedural and timeline aspects

Sponsor and status: Sponsored by Senators Oletha Faust Goudeau and David Haley (co-sponsor).

Introduction and adoption timeline:

Introduced and later adopted without roll call on March 11, 2026.
Enrolled on March 13, 2026.

Enrolled copies: The Secretary of the Senate is directed to send enrolled copies to specific sorority members in Kansas and to the two sponsoring senators.

Notable details

The resolution explicitly lists the founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (founding members) and acknowledges the sorority’s long history of public service and advocacy.

The text emphasizes the sorority’s role in promoting education and civic engagement as part of its core mission.

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