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GA SR762
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/19/2020
Primary Sponsor
Lester Jackson
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AI Summary
- Designates February 20, 2020, as Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the Georgia state capitol, commending the fraternity and its Georgia District Chapters for outstanding contributions to the nation and state
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., 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
- Recognizes the fraternity's community programs addressing educational, economic, political, and social injustices, including "Go-to-High-School, Go-to-College," voter registration efforts, Project Alpha, mentoring, scholarships, and affordable housing initiatives
- Highlights notable Georgia-based members including Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Mayor Maynard Jackson, Ambassador Andrew Young, Georgia Supreme Court Justice Robert Benham, and Congressman David Scott
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the Georgia District Director and the Chairperson of the Political Action Committee of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Legislative Description
Alpha Phi Alpha Day; recognize February 20, 2020
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
2/19/2020
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