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AR SR7
Resolution
Status
2/27/2023
Primary Sponsor
Linda Chesterfield
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AI Summary
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Designates February 27, 2023, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Day at the Arkansas State Capitol to recognize the sorority's service and community contributions.
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Commends Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., founded January 15, 1908, at Howard University as America's first Greek-letter organization for Black women, with over 300,000 lifetime members and 75,000 active members.
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Acknowledges the sorority's mission of "Service to All Mankind" and its community work in education, the arts, economic development, and health care, including 21 chapters throughout Arkansas.
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Highlights prominent members including Vice President Kamala Harris and notable Arkansas officials such as Senator Linda Chesterfield, Representatives Jamie Scott and Joy Springer, and Judge Andree Layton Roaf.
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Directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Joya T. Hayes, the 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
Sine Die adjournment
5/1/2023