This House resolution recognizes the 175th anniversary of Alpha Delta Pi, a sorority founded May 15, 1851, at Wesleyan Female College in Macon, Georgia. The resolution lists the six recognized founders and says Alpha Delta Pi has over 290,000 lifetime initiates, is headquartered in Atlanta, and has chapters at more than 220 colleges and universities in the United States and Canada and 165 active alumnae associations. The text describes the sorority's mission and values (sisterhood, service, character, knowledge) and its motto, "We Live For Each Other." The resolution notes that Alpha Delta Pi raises over $1,000,000 per year for Ronald McDonald House, that its collegians log over 300,000 community service hours annually, and that it warns about hazing and promotes wellness and belonging. It lists several awards and achievements among alumnae, mentions current elected officials who are alumnae, and says the sorority will hold a 175th anniversary convention in Palm Desert, California, June 17–20, 2026. The resolution, introduced May 13, 2026, by Representatives Virginia Foxx and Laurel Lee, congratulates Alpha Delta Pi, acknowledges members' contributions across many fields, and recognizes members for their commitment to personal growth, friendship, and community enrichment. The resolution was referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
This resolution is an official statement by the House of Representatives congratulating and recognizing Alpha Delta Pi on its 175th anniversary and listing the sorority's history, activities, and accomplishments. No publicly available information about legal or regulatory changes resulting from this resolution.
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Supporters of the resolution highlight Alpha Delta Pi's long history (founded in 1851), its growth to hundreds of chapters and hundreds of thousands of initiates, its mission to empower women through leadership and education, its charitable work (including raising over $1,000,000 per year for Ronald McDonald House), the large number of annual community service hours, and notable alumnae achievements in arts, journalism, sports, and public service. The resolution's sponsors present it as a way to honor those accomplishments and mark the 175th anniversary convention.
No publicly available information on opposition or objections to this resolution.