LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Delta Rho Omega Chapter of Alpha
Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. upon the occasion of hosting its biennial
Pink and Green Ball

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend organiza-
tions which assume responsibility and leadership in meeting the needs of
their community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Delta Rho Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. upon
the occasion of hosting its biennial Pink and Green Ball on Friday June
24, 2011, in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, The theme for this year's event is "An Evening at the Sophis-
tAKAted Speakeasy"; and
WHEREAS, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., founded in 1908 at Howard
University, is the nation's oldest non-profit international service
organization established for college-trained African-American women; and
WHEREAS, On November 15, 1947, the North Atlantic Regional Director,
Mrs. Sophie Fowler conducted the installation of the Delta Rho Omega
Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; Delta Rho Omega's founders
were Ruth Handy, Frances Douglass, Artrelle Robins, Barbara Warren and
Rosa Weatherless; and
WHEREAS, Within the first five years of its existence, the chapter had
taken on the following projects: monetary and volunteer assistance to
the Brooklyn Home for the Aged; support to the YWCA; support to the
National Council of Negro Women; the establishment of a scholarship
program; and the initiation of an annual luncheon program in recognition
of an outstanding mental hygiene program was subsequently incorporated
into the services of the Brooklyn Department of Health; and
WHEREAS, In 1951, Delta Rho Omega was selected to host the North
Atlantic Regional Conference where the regional luncheon was the chap-
ter's prime responsibility; the theme of the luncheon was a "Salute to
Outstanding Women of Color"; the double dais at the luncheon consisted
of women who were outstanding in their professions: two judges, two
physicians, a scientist, a director of a hospital, an attorney special-
izing in international law, a sculptor and a writer; and
WHEREAS, In 1953, the chapter collected a large box of medical
supplies to send to a village in Africa; this marked Delta Rho Omega's
first service to a location outside of the United States; and
WHEREAS, In 1955, Sorors Ollie Dent, Delolah Harris and Lula Bramwell
spearheaded the organization of Brooklyn undergraduate chapter Alpha Mu;
on March 13, 1955, the first members were initiated into the chapter;
and
WHEREAS, Delta Rho Omega has always taken seriously its mandate to
render "service to all mankind"; examples of Delta Rho Omega's programs
and initiatives include: the collection of Christmas gifts for inmates
of the Bedford Hills women's correction facility; the distribution of
Thanksgiving baskets to needy families; financing and organizing parties
and summer picnics for the teenagers at the Queens Psychiatric Hospital;
organizing health fairs and voter registration drives; sponsoring a "A
Day at the Races" fundraising event; and conducting workshops on various
self-help topics at Kianga House, a shelter for young mothers and chil-
dren; and
WHEREAS, Since 1991, Delta Rho Omega has conducted various cultural
awareness workshops for young men with a culminating beautillion; the
beautillion is a social event that provides the opportunity for the

program participants to demonstrate their increased cultural awareness
and social skills; and
WHEREAS, Delta Rho Omega continues to leave its indelible mark on
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; in 2007, Soror Carole Brinkley, a past
Basileus, penned the song that was selected to be the official hymn of
the North Atlantic Region; and
WHEREAS, Delta Rho Omega is the only chapter in history to have sorors
who penned the national hymn and the regional hymn; in addition, Delta
Rho Omega was recently given the distinction of being the largest chap-
ter in Cluster III; and
WHEREAS, In the first 60 years of existence, Delta Rho Omega has
accomplished a great deal because sorors have given generously of their
time and talents; in addition, sorors have personal integrity and
express loyalty to each other and to the highest ideals of Alpha Kappa
Alpha Sorority, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, In so effectively carrying out its mission, Delta Rho Omega
Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. has demonstrated the value of
volunteer service to the community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Delta Rho Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
upon the occasion of hosting its biennial Pink and Green Ball; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Delta Rho Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.,
Brooklyn, New York.