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DE SR7

Resolution

Status

Engrossed

4/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Margaret Henry

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Origin

Senate

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates April 2, 2015 as "AKA Day at the Capitol" in Delaware to recognize Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

  • Acknowledges the sorority's 107-year history since its founding on January 15, 1908 at Howard University as the first Greek-lettered organization established by and for African American college-educated women.

  • Recognizes Alpha Kappa Alpha's 260,000 global members and their community service contributions totaling over one million hours, particularly in African American neighborhoods.

  • Highlights the civic contributions of five Delaware chapters (Epsilon Iota Omega, Sigma Zeta Omega, Zeta Omega, Delta Lambda, and Tau Omicron) in addressing economic security, environmental sustainability, social justice, and global poverty.

  • Notes the sorority's local community involvement including youth leadership programs, fundraising initiatives, voter registration drives, health care advocacy, and anti-bullying advocacy efforts.

Legislative Description

Recognizing April 2, 2015 As "aka Day At The Capitol" In Delaware.

Last Action

Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT

4/2/2015

Full Bill Text

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