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2020 SESSION
WHEREAS, Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honor society, celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2020; and
WHEREAS, founded on October 1, 1920, at the University of Texas at Austin, Pi Sigma Alpha was established to recognize excellence in academic achievement by college and university students in the fields of political science, government, and international and public affairs; and
WHEREAS, Pi Sigma Alpha aims to stimulate scholarship and interest in political science; to promote worthwhile curricular and extracurricular activities related to political science; and to promote civil dialogue; and
WHEREAS, Pi Sigma Alpha is the only recognized college honor society in the political science discipline and one of the largest and most prestigious constituent members of the Association of College Honor Societies; and
WHEREAS, Pi Sigma Alpha has over 700 chapters in the United States, including the Xi Pi Chapter at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond; and
WHEREAS, Pi Sigma Alpha has initiated over 300,000 members since its inception, among whom are many renowned scholars, distinguished public officials, and prominent leaders of industry; and
WHEREAS, Pi Sigma Alpha has advanced the study of politics and government as one of the noblest academic pursuits, promoting the highest ideals of scholarship, integrity, citizenship, and service; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Pi Sigma Alpha on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Executive Council of Pi Sigma Alpha as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for the honor society’s rich history, proud legacy, and enduring impact on political science students in the Commonwealth of Virginia and throughout the United States.