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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION HONORING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INCORPORATED- ZETA TAU ZETA GRADUATE CHAPTER
WHEREAS, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Zeta Tau Zeta Graduate Chapter celebrates its Diamond Anniversary on June 20, 2026, commemorating sixty years of service and impact throughout the City of Chicago and Cook County; and
WHEREAS, chartered on June 20, 1966, by fifty-seven visionary women known as “The Fabulous 57,” Zeta Tau Zeta is the oldest graduate chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated in the State of Illinois, with four charter members remaining active today; and
WHEREAS, the Chapter’s Diamond Anniversary represents not only a milestone in longevity but also a remarkable legacy of sustained commitment to advancing educational opportunity, strengthening communities, and improving the quality of life for residents throughout Cook County; and
WHEREAS, the Chapter has upheld the principles of Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood while fostering educational achievement, civic responsibility, and leadership opportunities for women and youth; and
WHEREAS, through scholarships and educational programming, Zeta Tau Zeta has supported college-bound students, expanding opportunities for academic success throughout the Chicagoland area; and
WHEREAS, the Chapter sponsors several youth auxiliaries, providing leadership development, mentorship, and community service opportunities for girls ages four through eighteen; and
WHEREAS, Zeta Tau Zeta has supported residents through health and wellness initiatives, domestic violence awareness efforts, veteran outreach programs, community resource fairs, and partnerships with organizations serving families and vulnerable populations; and
WHEREAS, the Chapter has contributed thousands of volunteer service hours and raised thousands of dollars in support of charitable and community-based organizations, including March of Dimes, the American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and veterans’ organizations; and
WHEREAS, the Chapter’s 132 members represent a diverse network of professionals whose collective efforts have strengthened communities throughout Chicago and Cook County;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that That Kisha E. McCaskill Cook County Commissioner 5th District does hereby honor and congratulate Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Zeta Tau Zeta Graduate Chapter on the occasion of its 60th Anniversary and cmmend its members, past and present, for their lasting contributions to education, youth development, health awareness, civic engagement, and the betterment of communities throughout Chicago and Cook County; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be presented to Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Zeta Tau Zeta Graduate Chapter as an expression of the gratitude and appreciation of the Cook County Board of Commissioners.
Adopted and approved on the 11th day of June 2026.