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NATIONAL SORORITY OF PHI DELTA KAPPA, INC. • 80TH ANNUAL EASTERN REGIONAL CONFERENCE

National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc.
REGIONAL COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON REPORT
“To Foster a Spirit of Sisterhood Among Teachers and To Promote the Highest Ideals of the Teaching Profession”

Sororal Year 2019

Regional Committee Chair Report

Y.E.S. Program Committee: Regional Citation Award Chair: Soror Constance Young

Description of exemplary programs reported by chapters of the Region:

Citation Award Purpose

The purpose of the Eastern Regional Citation Award shall be to pay tribute to a individual in
recognition of outstanding contributions to the welfare of mankind, in the areas of education,
humanitarian pursuits, national or international affairs, and civil rights
Achievement Award Purpose

The purpose of this award is to recognize and encourage meritorious achievement by Sorors of
The National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., Eastern Region through public acknowledgement
of accomplishments.
THE HONORABLE DELORES L. MCQUINN

Delegate Delores L. McQuinn was born in eastern Henrico County and has
spent her
entire life in the greater Richmond area. She studied at Virginia
Commonwealth University and Virginia Union University and has
demonstrated a lifelong commitment to improving the lives of others through
public service. Her civic interest and involvement in politics began at the age
of 11, when she campaigned for a candidate's successful election to
Richmond City Council.
Over the years, she continued to actively support public service initiatives
and has become an outstanding community advocate. In 1992, Delegate
McQuinn was elected to the Richmond City School Board where she
provided invaluable leadership and positive vision for the school district as
vice-chair. Some of her initiatives included the reopening of the East End
Middle School (currently, Franklin Military School) and the implementation
of an annual Back-To-School rally for students.
Her efforts helped to improve students’ self-esteem and strengthen their academic achievement.
Continuing to expand her civic engagement and commitment to making our communities a better place
to live, work, and play, Delegate McQuinn next served on the Richmond City Council, 7th District.
During her tenure, the District was transformed through renovations, new developments and emerging
businesses.
In 2009, Delegate McQuinn was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent the 70th
District, which includes parts of the City of Richmond, Henrico County and Chesterfield County. In
addition to her many other legislative and civic commitments, she is an eloquent orator who spends
much of her time uplifting others through her work as an Associate Minister at New Bridge Baptist
Church. Her spirit of outreach, as a legislator and a minister, has always embraced those who are
sometimes marginalized or overlooked and under-served. She genuinely seeks to uplift and maximize
the potential of everyone she encounters.

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