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GA HR1483
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/22/2016
Primary Sponsor
Darryl Jordan
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AI Summary
- Recognizes February 18, 2016, as Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the Georgia state capitol and commends Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and its Georgia District Chapters for outstanding contributions to the nation and state
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity was founded on December 4, 1906, at Cornell University by seven founders known as the "Seven Jewels," based on principles of scholarship, fellowship, good character, and uplifting humanity
- Highlights the fraternity's community programs addressing educational, economic, political, and social injustices, including "Go-to-High-School, Go-to-College," Project Alpha, mentoring, affordable housing, and scholarships
- Notable Georgia members include Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Mayor Maynard Jackson, Ambassador Andrew Young, Georgia Supreme Court Justice Robert Benham, and Congressman David Scott
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the Georgia District Director and Co-chairpersons of the fraternity's Political Action Committee
Legislative Description
Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the capitol; February 18, 2016; recognize; Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and the Georgia District Chapters; commend
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
2/22/2016
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