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GA HR2073

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/20/2010

Primary Sponsor

Henry Howard

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Origin

House of Representatives

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia House Resolution commending the Alpha Chi Lambda and Eta Alpha Chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., for their outstanding contributions to the State of Georgia and the nation
  • Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., was the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity for African Americans, founded in Ithaca, New York, and has over 80,000 members across more than 700 chapters in the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean
  • The Alpha Chi Lambda Chapter was founded on April 25, 1935, and the Eta Alpha Chapter (located at Paine/Augusta State) was founded on April 4, 1970, both serving the Central Savannah River Area through scholarships and community service, including the Reverend Dr. King Unity Breakfast
  • The chapters were celebrating their 15th and 40th anniversaries on May 1, 2010, and count among their membership notable civic leaders including former Mayor Edward McIntyre, commissioners, educators, and elected officials from the Augusta area
  • Sponsored by Representatives Murphy (120th), Howard (121st), Stephens (161st), and Jordan (77th), the resolution directs the Clerk of the House to transmit copies to both chapters

Legislative Description

Alpha Chi Lambda & the Eta Alpha Chap. of Alpha Phi Alpha Frat., Inc.; commend

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

4/20/2010

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