Pennsylvania HR469: A Resolution designating April 28, 2026, as "Delta Day" in Pennsylvania in honor of the members of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority for more than a century of commitment to social activism, academic excellence and civic engagement.

What the bill says

A resolution Designating April 28, 2026, as "Delta Day" in Pennsylvania in honor of the members of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority for more than a century of commitment to social activism, academic excellence and civic engagement.

From the introduced text, April 8, 2026:

A RESOLUTION Designating April 28, 2026, as "Delta Day" in Pennsylvania in honor of the members of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority for more than a century of commitment to social activism, academic excellence and civic engagement. WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., was founded in 1913 by 22 collegiate women on the campus of Howard University in Washington, DC; and WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., has since grown into one of the preeminent service-based sororities, with more than 350,000 predominantly African American initiated members; and WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., boasts 31 collegiate and alumnae chapters within this Commonwealth, as well as more than 1,050 chartered chapters worldwide; and WHEREAS, For more than a century, the sorority has been guided by its mission of the constructive development of its members and public service, with a primary focus on the African American community; and WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., fulfills its mission through an extensive array of public service initiatives aligned with its Five-Point Programmatic Thrust: educational development, economic development, international awareness and involvement, physical and mental health and political awareness and involvement; and WHEREAS, Over the past 113 years, members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., have led countless initiatives addressing critical issues, including education, health, international development and the strengthening of African-American families; and WHEREAS, …

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Sponsors

• Morgan Cephas (D, 192) · primary sponsor
• Gina Curry (D, 164)
• La'Tasha Mayes (D, 24)
• Lindsay Powell (D, 21)
• Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
• Manuel Guzman (D, 127)
• Tarah Probst (D, 189)
• Maureen Madden (D, 115)
• Ed Neilson (D, HD-174)
• Robert Matzie (D, 16)
• Nikki Rivera (D, 96)
• Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D, 129)

Latest actions

1. April 29, 2026: (Remarks see House Journal Page 390-391), April 29, 2026
2. April 29, 2026: Adopted, April 29, 2026 (196-5)
3. April 14, 2026: Reported as committed, April 14, 2026
4. April 8, 2026: Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, April 8, 2026

Votes

• Adopted, April 29, 2026 (196-5) (April 29, 2026): 196 yea, 5 nay, passed
• House State Government: Report Bill As Committed (April 14, 2026): 23 yea, 3 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HR469?

HR469 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution designating April 28, 2026, as "Delta Day" in Pennsylvania in honor of the members of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority for more than a century of commitment to social activism, academic excellence and civic engagement.

What does HR469 do?

In its own words: A resolution Designating April 28, 2026, as "Delta Day" in Pennsylvania in honor of the members of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority for more than a century of commitment to social activism, academic excellence and civic engagement.

What is the status of HR469?

Passed both chambers as of April 29, 2026. Latest action: (Remarks see House Journal Page 390-391), April 29, 2026 (April 29, 2026).

Who sponsored HR469?

Morgan Cephas (D, 192), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR469?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr469