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AR SR15

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/23/2021

Primary Sponsor

Linda Chesterfield

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Origin

Senate

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Designates March 24, 2021, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Day at the Arkansas State Capitol
  • Commends Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., founded January 15, 1908, at Howard University as America's first Greek-letter organization for Black women
  • Notes the sorority has grown to over 300,000 total members and 75,000 active members, including Vice President Kamala Harris and prominent figures like Maya Angelou and Coretta Scott King
  • Recognizes 20 Alpha Kappa Alpha chapters in Arkansas (8 undergraduate and 12 graduate) that work in education, arts, economic development, and health care
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Katina Semien, South Central Regional Director of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Legislative Description

To Commend Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., For Its Contributions To The Community And To Designate March 24, 2021, As Alpha Kappa Alpha Day.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

10/15/2021

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