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AR HR1033

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/13/2019

Primary Sponsor

Reginald Murdock

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, founded December 4, 1906, at Cornell University by 7 students, is the first and oldest intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity for African-Americans.

  • The fraternity's seven founders, known as the "Jewels," established principles of scholarship, fellowship, good character, and uplifting of humanity.

  • Alpha Phi Alpha operates approximately 800 chapters with 200,000 members across the United States, Canada, Caribbean islands, Africa, West Indies, Europe, and Asia, with chapters serving Arkansas communities since 1926.

  • The fraternity participates in Project Alpha, Go-To-High-School, Go-To-College, Boy Scouts of America, and A Voteless People Is A Hopeless People programs to address educational, economic, political, and social challenges.

  • The Arkansas House of Representatives acknowledges Alpha Phi Alpha members for over 100 years of outstanding service and leadership, with a resolution copy to be provided to the fraternity's Southwestern Region Vice President and Arkansas District Director.

Legislative Description

To Commend Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. For Over 100 Years Of Community Service.

Last Action

READ AND ADOPTED.

3/13/2019

Committee Referrals

Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs2/25/2019

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