To Honor Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., For Its Role In The 1913 Woman Suffrage Procession And The Centennial Celebration March, And Its Advocacy For The Advancement Of Women.
Summary
House Resolution 1041 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The resolution recognizes the organization’s founding in 1913 at Howard University, its long history of public service and social activism, and its status as a major African American sorority with chapters worldwide. It specifically highlights the sorority’s role in the March 3, 1913 Woman Suffrage Procession in Washington, D.C., when its founders marched in support of women’s voting rights despite opposition to the presence of African American women in the parade.
The resolution also commemorates Delta Sigma Theta’s participation in the 2013 centennial reenactment of the suffrage march and praises the organization’s ongoing advocacy for women’s advancement. It references the sorority’s “Five-Point Programmatic Thrust,” which includes economic development, educational development, international awareness and involvement, physical and mental health, and political awareness and involvement. The measure directs that, upon adoption, a copy of the resolution be delivered to the sorority’s leaders by the Chief Clerk of the House.
Impact
HR1041 does not change Arkansas statutes, create new legal duties, or appropriate funds. Its effect is symbolic and commemorative: it places the Arkansas House of Representatives on record honoring Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and formally acknowledges the organization’s historical and civic contributions. The only procedural consequence is the transmission of the adopted resolution to the sorority’s leadership.
Sentiment
The available context suggests broadly positive and noncontroversial sentiment. Because the measure is a recognition resolution rather than a policy bill, there is no recorded committee debate or vote history indicating opposition. The language of the resolution is celebratory, emphasizing women’s history, civic engagement, and the sorority’s public service mission.
Contention
No notable points of contention are reflected in the bill text or available legislative history. The resolution does reference the historical opposition faced by African American women in the 1913 suffrage procession, but that is presented as part of the historical narrative rather than as a current dispute. With no committee transcripts or votes available, there is no evidence of disagreement among legislators or stakeholders.