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FL S1812

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/27/2013

Primary Sponsor

Geraldine Thompson

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., founded in 1908 at Howard University as the first sorority established by African-American college women
  • Commends the organization's initiatives addressing human trafficking through grassroots campaigns and advocacy for strengthened penalties at local, state, and federal levels
  • Acknowledges partnerships with organizations like the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute and American Cancer Society on asthma prevention and cancer awareness programs
  • Highlights the sorority's "Distracted Driver Awareness Program" promoting a ban on driving while using electronic devices and voter empowerment initiatives
  • Recognizes the organization's contributions to poverty eradication, education advocacy, and thousands of volunteer hours contributed by Florida members

Legislative Description

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Last Action

Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9067 (Adopted)

4/4/2013

Full Bill Text

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