Legislators to Celebrate Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.’s 113 Years of Service on Founders’ Day with House Resolution

ATLANTA - State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Rhonda Burnough (D-Riverdale), Sheila Jones (D-Atlanta), Edna Jackson (D-Savannah), Mekyah McQueen (D-Smyrna) and Terry Cummings (D-Mableton) will celebrate 113 years of service, leadership and sisterhood of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc with a House Resolution. To commemorate the milestone, these legislators will introduce a House Resolution, LC 129 0529, on the second day of the 2026 session, recognizing January 13, 2026, as Delta Sigma Theta Sorority's Founders' Day.

Founded on January 13, 1913, by 22 collegiate women at Howard University, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority has grown into a global organization of more than 300,000 members who seek to dedicate themselves to public service and social justice. The resolution's goal is to recognize more than a century of leadership, sisterhood and advocacy for positive social change.

Below is an excerpt from this House Resolution:

"The sorority's Five-Point Programmatic Thrust focuses on Economic Development, Educational Development, International Awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health and Political Awareness and Involvement, reflecting its enduring commitment to positive social change. The sorority's first public act was its participation in the historic 1913 Women's Suffrage March in Washington, D.C., underscoring its legacy of civic engagement and social action. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. continues to advance its legacy of advocacy through hosting signature events such as Delta Days at the State Capitol and by addressing critical issues impacting communities across Georgia and the nation. The members of this body commend Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. for its 113 years of impactful service, recognize January 13, 2026, as Founders' Day and celebrate the sorority's ongoing contributions toward building stronger communities through advocacy, education and leadership."

The resolution aims to acknowledge the sorority's legacy of advocacy, education and community empowerment and highlights the achievements of its members in Georgia and beyond. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority's contributions seek to inspire and create meaningful change in communities across the state, the nation and the world.

*Editor's note: a photo of these legislators is included.

Representative Viola Davis represents the citizens of District 87, which includes portions of DeKalb County. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 2018 and currently serves on the Defense & Veterans Affairs, Insurance, Interstate Cooperation, Natural Resources & Environment and Urban Affairs committees.

Representative Rhonda Burnough represents the citizens of District 77, which includes portions of Clayton County. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 2016 and currently serves on the Economic Development & Tourism, Governmental Affairs, Higher Education and Small Business Development committees.

Representative Sheila Jones represents the citizens of District 60, which includes portions of Fulton County. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 2004 and currently serves on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education and the Health, Juvenile Justice and Transportation committees.

Representative Edna Jackson represents the citizens of District 165, which includes portions of Chatham County. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 2021 and currently serves on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Education and the Economic Development & Tourism, Higher Education, Human Relations & Aging and Urban Affairs committees.

Representative Mekyah McQueen represents the citizens of District 61, which includes portions of Cobb and Fulton counties. She was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2024 and currently serves on the Code Revision, Creative Arts & Entertainment and Special Rules committees.

Representative Terry Cummings represents the citizens of District 39, which includes portions of Cobb County. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 2022 and currently serves on the Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight, Public Safety and Homeland Security and State Properties committees.

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