HR 285 Summary

• Commends the Beta Omicron Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated for being selected Alumni Chapter of the Year for outstanding community service.

• Beta Omicron Lambda has provided community service since its inception on July 29, 1939, as one of 369 alumni chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha, the oldest African-American fraternity.

• Alpha Phi Alpha was founded December 4, 1906, and consists of 175,000 men dedicated to developing leaders, promoting brotherhood and academic excellence, and providing service and advocacy for their communities.

• Beta Omicron Lambda's service history includes participation in the March of Dimes/March for Babies, Relay for Life, Toys for Tots, Sickle Cell Blood Drive, Boy Scouts of America, and youth mentoring.

• Alabama Senate honors and commends the Beta Omicron Lambda Chapter on receiving Alumni Chapter of the Year designation and extends best wishes for future endeavors.