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From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, December 1, 2016:
Presentation by Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown (At Large) on behalf of Council President Darrell Clarke (5th District) honoring the Omega Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority on the occasion of its 90th Anniversary.
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A
B
B
So
it's
a
wonderful
pleasure
for
me
to
present
the
ladies
of
Alpha
Kappa,
Alpha,
Sorority
Incorporated,
and
their
chosen
selected
gracious,
colors
of
pink
and
green,
and
we
should
be
advised
that
every
Thursday
we
are
graced
with
members
of
the
sorority
women
in
leadership
here
in
the
city,
including
Evelyn
sample
Oates.
Who
is
the
chapter
member
ottoman37.
B
E6
who
every
Thursday
gracious
us
as
well,
it
reminds
us
that
there
are
women
of
your
sorority
every
day,
making
a
difference
for
those
in
our
city.
So
what
a
pleasure
it
is
for
for
me,
as
a
member
of
a
sister
sorority
known
as
Delta
Sigma
Theta
Sorority
Incorporated,
to
have
the
pleasure
to
welcome
you
all.
B
Yes,
yes,
yes,
indeed,
indeed
it
is,
and
so
this
morning
we
are
recognizing
and
honoring
the
Omega
Omega
chapter
of
Alpha
Kappa
Alpha
Sorority
Incorporated,
on
its
90th
anniversary.
Let's
underscore
that
both
with
exclamation
points
on
its
90th
anniversary
and
celebrated
the
Omega
Omega
chapters,
history,
the
accomplishments
and
their
ongoing
unwavering
commitment
of
service
to
all
mankind.
C
Listen:
the
chapter
of
noted
Philadelphia
educator
and
philanthropist
Ruth
Wright
hair
and
the
chapter
of
our
former
City
Councilwoman
Augusta,
Alexander,
Clark
and
occasional
understand
this
Gussie.
Who
was,
although
the
second
african-american
a
woman
elected
to
this
body,
she
was
the
first
democratic,
african-american
woman
elected
in
the
view
new
Gussie
Clark.
She
had
with.
D
And
as
a
proud
member
of
Kappa
facade,
fraternity
incorporated
there's
a
pleasure
to
be
here.
I'm
often
told
that
you
can't
spell
cap
outside
without
the
the
Kappa
which
is
combined
with
a
k'.
So
I'm
always
reminded
that
I
day
that
they
started
at
first
before
we
came
along
I'm,
always
told
by
a
number
of
the
ladies
here
in
this
room
about
their,
whereas
the
Omega
Omega
chapter
will
celebrate
90
years
of
service
and
sisterhood
through
programs
which
have
provided
educational
opportunities
to
address
health
concerns
and
examine
economic
and
environmental
issues
assist
in
the
meeting.
D
As
a
distinguished
group
of
480
professional
women,
whose
vision
and
tireless
efforts
create
a
bond
of
sisterhood
and
committed
service
for
the
benefit
of
communities
around
the
world
and
we'll
continue
to
work
diligently
to
reach
goals
until
fill
requirements
set
forth
by
the
international
program
of
Alpha,
Kappa,
Alpha,
Sorority
Incorporated.
Now,
therefore
be
it.
B
E
C
Buchanan
Wilson
and
our
Regional
Director
Meredith
Henderson,
and
a
formal,
Regional,
Director,
anvil
and
sample
of
oats,
who
is
here
with
us
today
to
stand
before
you
today
to
receive
this
resolution
of
honor
and
celebrating
90
years
of
service
to
this
region
through
our
international
office
has
already
been
mentioned.
Our
targets
launching
new
dimensions
of
service,
educational
enrichment,
health
promotion,
family
strengthening
environmental
ownership
and
global
impact,
and
our
signature
programs
ascend
youth
enrichment
program.
We've
also
had
our
community
impact
days.
E
Well,
we
were
building
1908
playgrounds,
not
by
ourselves
but
with
others,
and
we
we
have
done
to
ourselves.
We
were
active
with
the
voting
on
November,
8th
and
again.
We
did
the
sing-along
right
here
in
City
Council.
But
as
been
stated,
we
are
the
oldest
Greek
letter
organization
founded
in
1908
at
have
at
university,
under
the
leadership
of
our
founder,
fo,
Hegeman
Lyle.
And
it's
been
said
that
leadership
is
about
believing
100%
in
yourself
and
200%
and
the
people
you
are
asking
to
follow.
E
So
again
we
have
continued
to
follow
fo,
Hegeman,
Lyle
and
all
the
other
leaders,
and
we
must
remember
to
always
remember
to
remember
all
those
who
have
gone
before
us
and
there
are
great
leaders
who
were
members
of
Omega
Omega
chapter
who
have
dementia,
but
one
who
is
no
longer
with
us,
but
I'm
sure
she's
up
there
giving
the
Lord
direction.
Who
was
my
sponsor
25
years
ago,
Councilwoman
Augusta
Alexander
come
and
then
great
leaders
like
dr.
E
Ruth,
Wright
hare,
the
superintendent
of
the
Philadelphia
public
school
district,
and
then
we
have
a
member
who
is
the
oldest,
was
the
oldest
member
of
Alpha
Kappa
Alpha,
sir
Winona
Peters
Green,
who
was
a
hundred
and
ten
years
old.
She
just
transitioned
last
month,
but
she's
still
with
us,
and
she
said
to
us
in
a
recent
video
that,
with
pearls
of
wisdom,
she
said
time
makes
the
difference
and
the
difference
is
time,
and
then
we
added
to
that.
We
have
to
learn
how
to
give
time.
Time
and
again,
words
were
note.
E
There's
no
time
like
the
present
to
make
a
difference
in
someone's
life
for
over
90
years,
we
have
stood
flat-footed
and
determined
to
make
this
world
a
better
place.
Dr.
Maya,
Angelou
would
say
people
won't
remember
what
you
said
and
they
won't
remember
what
you
did,
but
they
will
always
remember
how
you
made
them
feel,
and
today
you
have
made
us
feel
extra
special
in
our
pink
and
green,
and
she
would
also
say
that
we
must
learn
to
put
a
rainbow
in
someone's
cloud
looking
every
day
to
make
in
a
better
world.
E
So
today
again,
you
have
made
us
especially
proud
that
you
took
the
time
to
honor
a
90-year
history
of
service
to
all
mankind.
Again,
I'd
like
to
thank
all
the
members
of
Alpha
Kappa
Alpha,
who
are
Omega
mega
chapter
are
with
us
today
and
especially
Kathleen
Lacey
and
crystal
lace.
You
have
been
leading
the
90
year,
commitment
our
celebration
and
also
I'd
like
to
acknowledge
karlie,
Neil
and
Carol
Parkinson
Hall
for
all
their
hard
work
on
helping
us
to
put
together
this
resolution.
E
But
it
has
been
said
as
I
end,
that
life
is
the
greatest
of
all
statements,
make
sure
yours
speaks
volumes
and
again
on
behalf
of
Omega
mega
chapter
Alpha,
Kappa
Alpha,
Sorority
Incorporated.
We
do
thank
you
for
this
acknowledgment
today
of
our
past
our
present
and
we're
most
excited
about
our
future
commitment
to
this
city,
to
this
state,
to
this
region,
to
this
world
Thank
You.