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Resolution

Status

Passed

4/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Karen Bennett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes and commends Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. for hosting its 69th South Atlantic Regional Conference (SARC) from April 13-17, 2022, at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park, Georgia
  • Nearly 7,000 members from Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina were expected to attend, delivering an estimated economic impact of more than $6.4 million to the local community
  • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. is the oldest Greek-letter organization established by Black women in America, founded on January 15, 1908, at Howard University, with 300,000 members and more than 1,050 chapters worldwide
  • Conference focused on five key program initiatives: HBCU for Life: A Call to Action, Women's Healthcare and Wellness, Building Economic Legacy, The Arts, and Global Impact
  • Special community activities included a block party, leadership breakfast, undergraduate step show, gospel brunch, and a community-wide COVID-19 and HIV testing service project in partnership with Walgreens

Legislative Description

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.; 69th South Atlantic Regional Conference; recognize

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

4/1/2022

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