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GA HR1436

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/9/2020

Primary Sponsor

Vernon Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes March 9, 2020, as Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Day at the Georgia state capitol and commends the fraternity for its contributions
  • Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. was founded on January 5, 1911, at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, by ten African American men and operates under the theme "Training for Leadership"
  • The fraternity has over 130,000 members on college campuses and in graduate chapters worldwide, with the Southeastern Province covering South Carolina, Georgia, and South Africa established in 1951
  • Georgia members of the Southeastern Province have promoted patriotism, civic responsibility, and advocacy for public policies serving African American youth, including speaking out against discriminatory law enforcement practices
  • The Clerk of the House of Representatives is directed to provide a copy of the resolution to Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.

Legislative Description

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Day at the state capitol; March 9, 2020; recognize

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

3/9/2020

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