Bill > HR16

This resolution designates Tuesday, April 14, 2026, as Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated, Day at the capitol, recognizing the sorority's long history of sisterhood, scholarship, and service since its founding in 1922. Sigma Gamma Rho is an international nonprofit organization with over one hundred thousand members and hundreds of chapters worldwide, actively engaged in community service programs like Operation Big Book Bag and Youth Symposium, which address critical issues affecting youth and families. Chapters in Louisiana specifically contribute through local programs, mentorship, scholarships, and health education, while also encouraging civic engagement and legislative advocacy to advance policies that strengthen communities. Members are visiting the Louisiana State Capitol to highlight legislative priorities related to civic engagement, education, health equity, and economic empowerment, embodying their motto of "Greater Service, Greater Progress" to uplift communities and create opportunities for future generations.

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