ATLANTA – State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Rhonda Burnough (D-Riverdale), Sheila Jones (D-Atlanta), Edna Jackson (D-Savannah), Mekyah McQueen (D-Smyrna) and Terry Cummings (D-Mableton) recently introduced House Resolution 401, which recognizes Monday, March 3, 2025, as Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Day, also known as “Delta Day” at the Capitol. These legislators also issued the following statement:
“On this Delta Day at the Capitol, we honor the powerful legacy of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. – a sisterhood built on service, leadership and advocacy. Since their historic participation in the 1913 Women’s Suffrage March, Deltas have remained at the forefront of social change, championing issues that uplift communities across Georgia and the nation. As we gather in unity, let us reaffirm our commitment to economic and educational development, international awareness, physical and mental health and political involvement – the pillars that continue to guide this dynamic sisterhood in its mission to create lasting impact. Let us honor the remarkable women who laid the foundation of our sisterhood and continue their legacy with pride and purpose.”
This resolution seeks to commemorate 112 years of service and the 22 young women who founded the sisterhood. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded on January 13, 1913, on the campus of Howard University in Washington D.C. The students founded the organization with the goal of promoting public service on the university’s campus. One of the newly found sorority’s first public acts was to participate in the 1913 Woman Suffrage Procession. These African American women refused efforts to place them at the end of the processional behind the other suffrage marchers.
Additionally, these legislators hosted a Morning Order to celebrate Delta Day on March 3rd.
*Editor’s note: photos of these legislators are attached.
Representative Viola Davis represents the citizens of District 87, which includes a portion of DeKalb County. She was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2018 and currently serves on the Defense & Veterans Affairs, Health, Insurance, Natural Resources & Environment and Urban Affairs committees.
Representative Rhonda Burnough represents the citizens of District 77 which includes a portion of Clayton County. She was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2016 and currently serves on the Economic Development & Tourism, Governmental Affairs, Higher Education and Small Business Development committees.
Representative Sheila Jones represents the citizens of District 60, which includes portions of Fulton County (the City of Atlanta and the City of South Fulton). She was elected to the House of Representatives in 2004 and currently serves on the Appropriations, Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education, Health, Judiciary, Juvenile, Transportation and Ways & Means committees.
Representative Edna Jackson represents the citizens of District 165, which includes a portion of Chatham County. She was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2021 and currently serves as Vice Chair of the Urban Affairs Committee. She also serves on the Appropriations, Appropriations Subcommittee on Education, Economic Development & Tourism, Higher Education and Human Relations & Aging committees.
Representative Mekyah McQueen represents the citizens of District 61, which includes portions of Cobb and Fulton counties. She was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2024 and currently serves on the Code Revision, Creative Arts & Entertainment and Special Rules committees.
Representative Terry Cummings represents the citizens of District 39, which includes a portion of Cobb County. She was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2022 and currently serves on the Banks & Banking, Public Safety & Homeland Security and State Properties committees.
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