Psi Zeta Phi Military Sorority

2025-2026 Bill 5671: Psi Zeta Phi Military Sorority - South Carolina Legislature Online

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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H. 5671
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House Resolution
Sponsors: Rep. McDaniel
Document Path: LC-0285PH-GM26.docx
Introduced in the House on May 7, 2026
Adopted by the House on May 7, 2026
Summary: Psi Zeta Phi Military Sorority
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

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5/7/2026

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Introduced and adopted (
House Journal-page 6
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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
05/07/2026

A
house
RESOLUTION

to recognize and honor Psi Zeta Phi Military
Sorority Inc. for the organization's high standards of professionalism,
integrity, and dedication in providing hope, faith, and encouragement for women
across all branches of military service, including active duty, retired, and
veterans.

W
hereas, Psi Zeta Phi
(PZP) Military Sorority Inc. was established in 2019 by Joy C. McClendon, a
proud United States Army veteran, with a clear vision to create a sisterhood
rooted in service, leadership, and support for women serving in or connected to
the United States Armed Forces; and

W
hereas, the mission of
PZP is to establish a lifelong bond of friendship and sisterhood among its
members while promoting strong values, social awareness, and service by
supporting women connected with military service and who are impacting their
communities; and

W
hereas, PZP began
under the leadership of Dean Rovenia Jenkins, along with five strong and
dedicated women veterans, whose commitment set the standard for sisterhood,
service, and excellence and laid the groundwork for future generations; and

W
hereas, recognizing
the unique experiences and challenges faced by women in the military and
veteran communities, PZP was established to provide a safe and empowering space
where women could connect and grow, while promoting personal and professional
development; and

W
hereas, committed to
continuous growth, PZP Sorors seek and share knowledge and create meaningful
opportunities to uplift and empower those they serve. PZP's legacy began with
the National Alpha Line, established in February 2020. As the organization has
grown, PZP has crossed nineteen National Lines, each line strengthening the
organization's impact nationwide; and

W
hereas, guided by its
motto, "Only the Strong Survives," the sorority embodies resilience, strength,
and perseverance. Through community outreach initiatives, veteran support
programs, and strategic partnerships, including collaborations with
organizations, such as the Range Fore Hope Foundation, PZP has a meaningful
impact on veterans, their families, and communities across the nation; and

W
hereas, Psi Zeta Phi
Military Sorority Inc.'s youth scholarship program, The Dr. Tammy M. Finney
Award, was established in 2020 and is awarded annually to support the next
generation of leaders by providing financial assistance to deserving high
school and home-schooled youth connected to military families and underserved
communities. Recipients must exhibit strong character, a commitment to
community service, and the determination to succeed despite challenges; and

W
hereas, since its
launch, The Dr. Tammy M. Finney Award has been given to eight students, all who
embody the values of resilience, integrity, and service and reflect the
sorority's motto, "Only the Strong Survives." The award is a testament to the sorority's
commitment to create change through educational opportunities; and

W
hereas, the members of
the House of Representatives value the work of Psi Zeta Phi Military Sorority
Inc. to provide a community to support women connected with the Armed Forces where
they can experience a sisterhood rooted in service, leadership, and
professionalism. Now, therefore,

B
e it resolved by the
House of Representatives
:

T
hat the members of the
South Carolina
House of Representatives
,
by this resolution, recognize and honor Psi Zeta Phi Military Sorority Inc. for
the organization's high standards of professionalism, integrity, and dedication
in providing hope, faith, and encouragement for women across all branches of military
service, including active duty, retired, and veterans.

B
e it further resolved
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Joy C. McClendon, president and founder
of Psi Zeta Phi Military Sorority Inc.

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