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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, In response to the September 11 terrorist attacks
3and the natural disasters that have occurred around the
4country, it has become necessary to have Emergency Response
5Plans at the national and local levels of government; and
 
6    WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has made the
7commitment to make certain that awareness and training takes
8place in responding to those emergencies; and
 
9    WHEREAS, In an effort to increase awareness about emergency
10preparedness activities, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
11instituted an initiative entitled Emergency Response Team. the
12Emergency Response Team initiative includes programming and
13training that is supported by its collegiate and alumnae
14members on local, regional, and national levels; and
 
15    WHEREAS, The mission of the Delta Emergency Response Team
16is to: increase awareness about emergency preparedness
17activities; provide structure and systematic training for the
18memberships's Readiness, Response, and Recovery efforts;
19provide effective and immediate communication strategies to
20facilitate and aid preparedness and response; provide steps for
21early response and efficient recovery; and to provide resource
22support and guidance for sorority members and the communities

 

 

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1impacted by natural or man-made disasters; and
 
2    WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. emphasizes the
3importance of securing the safety and well-being of senior
4citizens through ensuring that its Delta Dears receive
5resources and support from local chapters; Delta Sigma Theta
6Sorority, Inc. recognizes Delta Dears as members who are 62
7years and older that have displayed dedication to upholding the
8ideals and traditions of the sorority; Delta Sigma Theta
9Sorority, Inc. has partnered with AARP Illinois to execute this
10initiative and to ensure that the organization continues to
11remain focused on the needs of senior citizens in the
12community; and
 
13    WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will be holding
14an "Emergency Response Weekend" the weekend of September 11,
152015 that will include activities to highlight the importance
16of being trained in the event of a natural disaster or state of
17emergency; therefore, be it
 
18    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL
19ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we declare the weekend
20of September 11, 2015 as "Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
21Emergency Response Weekend"; and be it further
 
22    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be

 

 

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1presented to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. as an expression
2of our esteem and respect.