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DE SR16

Resolution

Status

Engrossed

4/10/2014

Primary Sponsor

Margaret Henry

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Origin

Senate

147th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates April 10, 2014, as "AKA Day at the Capitol" in Delaware to recognize Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

  • Acknowledges that Alpha Kappa Alpha was founded on January 15, 1908, at Howard University as the first Greek-lettered organization established by and for African American college-educated women.

  • Recognizes the sorority's 260,000 global members and their community service achievements, including over one million hours of service in 2011, particularly benefiting African American communities.

  • Highlights the contributions of Delaware chapters (Epsilon Iota Omega, Sigma Zeta Omega, and Zeta Omega) in youth leadership programs, fundraising, voter registration drives, healthcare initiatives, and anti-bullying advocacy.

Legislative Description

Recognizing April 10, 2014, As “aka Day At The Capitol” In Delaware.

Last Action

Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 19 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT

4/10/2014

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