WHEREAS, the Gamma Theta Chapter of Kappa Sigma fraternity was the first men’s national fraternity in Idaho; and

        WHEREAS, the year 2005 marks the centennial celebration of a quality leadership development program and provides an opportunity to salute the dynamic men who have given their time, talents and resources to the university, to the state and to the nation; and

        WHEREAS, the men of Gamma Theta of Kappa Sigma make the University of Idaho such a wonderful place to live, study and learn; and

        WHEREAS, the Gamma Theta of Kappa Sigma Centennial Celebration will include many University of Idaho graduates, and this group includes statewide leaders in Idaho commerce, industry, research and education; and

        WHEREAS, the mission of the fraternity is to complement and enhance the educational mission of the host institution; and

        WHEREAS, the mission of the fraternity is the personal growth and development of its members; and

        WHEREAS, the mission of the fraternity is to promote ethical behavior and decision-making; and

        WHEREAS, the University of Idaho and the Gamma Theta of Kappa Sigma is to be commended for a century of working toward the betterment of their campus and community and in doing so contribute to the betterment of themselves;

        NOW, THEREFORE, I DIRK KEMPTHORNE, Governor of the State of Idaho, do hereby proclaim September 23rd 2005, to be

GAMMA THETA OF KAPPA SIGMA CENTENNIAL YEAR DAY

in Idaho.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of Idaho at the Capitol in Boise on this fourteenth day of September in the year of our Lord two-thousand and five and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred thirtieth and of the Statehood of Idaho the one hundred sixteenth.

BEN YSURSA
SECRETARY OF STATE