WASHINGTON -U.S.Senator Robert Menendez(D-NJ) this weekmet with members of the New Jersey Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, a private non-profit organization of predominantly Black college-educated women dedicated to community service.The sorority was in Washington, D.C. for its 24thannual "Delta Days in the Nation's Capital" conference. The national sorority is celebrating its 100th Anniversary this year.

"For the past century, the sisters of Delta Sigma Theta have been dedicated to improving our communities and the lives of everyone in them. That's why I thought it was time for Congress to formally recognize their selfless work with a resolution," said SenatorMenendez. "It was an honor to welcome them to our nation's capital and congratulate them on this milestone.As always,I was emboldened and appreciated their enthusiasm for civic engagement. And if the women of Delta Sigma Theta remain just as committed to tackling the tough issues that face our communities, including gun violence, as they have been this past century, then the next 100 years will be better for it."

Some of the topics discussed at the meeting in the Senator's Washington, D.C. office included:the members' concerns and proposals to address gun violence, economic issues including upcoming budget negotiations, and the harmful effects of sequestration.

Menendez co-sponsored S.13, a Senate resolution official congratulating and recognizing Delta Sigma Theta for theirpromotion of sisterhood, scholarship, and service.

Since 1913, the women of Delta Sigma Theta have shownconscientious leadership in communities throughout the United States and the world in diverse fields relating to public service and the organization's five-point programmatic thrust: economic development, educational development, international awareness and involvement, physical and mental health, and political awareness and involvement.

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