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AR HR1024

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/27/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jamie Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Designates February 27, 2023, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Day at the Arkansas State Capitol.

  • Commends Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., founded January 15, 1908, as America's first Greek-letter organization for Black women, for its service work and community contributions.

  • Recognizes the sorority's 300,000 total members and 75,000 active members, including Vice President Kamala Harris and notable figures such as Maya Angelou and Coretta Scott King.

  • Acknowledges 21 chapters throughout Arkansas that work in education, the arts, economic development, and health care.

  • Requires the Chief Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Joya T. Hayes, 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 February 27, 2023, As Alpha Kappa Alpha Day.

Last Action

READ AND ADOPTED.

2/27/2023

Committee Referrals

Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs2/16/2023

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