To The Editor:

The Ahoskie Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. expresses sincere gratitude and thanks to the citizens of the Roanoke-Chowan area for your support and participation in our two day events commemorating the Life and Legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

We, the Ahoskie Alumnae Chapter sponsored the 32nd Annual Tribute to Dr. King on Sunday, January 15, and on Monday, January 16, a March and Celebration was given in honor of Dr. King and celebrating his 83rd birthday.

The Ahoskie Alumnae Chapter gives special thanks to the following:

New Ahoskie Missionary Baptist Church, Pastor C. David Stackhouse, and Mrs. Angela Renee Stackhouse for opening friendly doors welcoming the Ahoskie Alumnae Chapter to their facilities to have the two day events.

An additional word of appreciation is extended to the following individuals and groups for their support, assistance and participation:

Rev. Dr. Staccato Powell, New Ahoskie Male Chorus, Mr. G. Brien Lassiter, Mayor of Ahoskie (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Proclamation), Bertie High School JROTC, Hertford Co. High School Band, Travis Gatling Band Student, Dr. Jeanne L. Noble – Ahoskie Alumnae Chapter Delta GEMS, Dr. Betty Shabazz – Ahoskie Alumnae Chapter Delta Academy, ministers, church representatives, Roanoke Chowan Greek Organizations, other organizations, social clubs, youth groups, Shaw University Cape Center, Roanoke Chowan Community College, Chowan University, schools (Bertie, Hertford, Gates and Northampton County), Hertford County NAACP, NC State Senator Ed Jones, NC State Representative Ann Mobley, County Commissioners (Bertie, Hertford, Gates and Northampton County), Democratic and Republican Parties (R-C Area),  Mr. Jason Davidson, Division Traffic Engineer, Mr. C. W. Bridgers, Jr., District Engineer, Mr. Tony Hammond, Ahoskie Town Manager, Ahoskie Town Council, Mr. Kirk Rogers, Public Works Director, Ms. Joleatha Chestnutt, Town Clerk, Police Chief Troy Fitzhugh, Ahoskie Police Department, Radio Announcers WRCS and WQDK, Mr. Cal Bryant, Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald, Mr. Vernon Fueston and Mr. Barry Ward, Bertie Ledger-Advance, Bishop J. C. Watford (radio air-time), Hertford. Co. Emergency Management Team, and all participants for the two day events.

We, the Ahoskie Alumnae Chapter humbly appreciate all citizens in the Roanoke Chowan Area for coming together in peace, unity and love remembering the Life and Legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Ahoskie Alumnae Chapter

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Betty Pugh, MLK, Jr. Program Chair

Linda McNair-Moore, MLK, Jr. March Coordinator