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AR SR38

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Reginald Murdock

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Designates March 13, 2025, as Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., Day at the Arkansas State Capitol

  • Iota Phi Theta is a historically African American fraternity founded September 19, 1963, at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland

  • The fraternity is the fifth largest Black Greek-letter organization with over 75,000 members worldwide and more than 350 chapters in 40 states and internationally

  • Arkansas has 5 undergraduate chapters and 2 alumni chapters of the fraternity

  • Fraternity members have served in Arkansas public office, including Fayetteville City Councilman Dr. D'Andre Jones, Earle Mayor Jaylen Smith, and former Fayetteville Mayor Lioneld Jordan

Legislative Description

To Recognize March 13, 2025, As Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., Day At The State Capitol.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/5/2025

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