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AR SR15

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/12/2015

Primary Sponsor

Linda Chesterfield

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Origin

Senate

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., founded January 15, 1908, at Howard University is America's first Greek-letter organization for African-American women.

  • The sorority has grown from its founding members to over 265,000 total members and over 49,000 active members worldwide, including educators, politicians, lawyers, medical professionals, and corporate leaders.

  • Arkansas has 20 chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha consisting of 8 undergraduate chapters and 12 graduate chapters that focus on community efforts in education, the arts, economic development, and healthcare.

  • The organization's 2014-2018 theme is "Launching New Dimensions of Service" addressing educational enrichment, health promotion, family strengthening, environmental ownership, and global impact.

  • The Senate designates March 12, 2015, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Day at the Arkansas State Capitol to celebrate the sorority's service work and encourage participation in the legislative process.

Legislative Description

To Commend Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., For Its Service Work And Contributions To Its Communities; And To Designate March 12, 2015, As Alpha Kappa Alpha Day At The Arkansas State Capitol.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

4/22/2015

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