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IL HR0971
Resolution
Status
Passed
5/14/2014
Primary Sponsor
Elgie Sims
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AI Summary
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity was founded on December 4, 1906, by seven college men at Cornell University, becoming the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established by and for African-Americans
- The fraternity operates over 700 college and alumni chapters across the United States, Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and Europe, with 32 chapters in Illinois and 141 in the Midwestern Region
- Alpha Phi Alpha's mission includes developing leaders, promoting academic excellence, and providing community service through programs such as "Go to High School, Go to College," "Project Alpha," and voter registration initiatives
- May 14, 2014 is designated as Alpha Phi Alpha Day in the State of Illinois to honor the fraternity and recognize its contributions to communities and impact on over 200,000 members
- The House of Representatives recognizes the 2014 Alpha Phi Alpha Day event at the Illinois State Capitol and welcomes fraternity members to the Capitol
Legislative Description
ALPHA PHI ALPHA DAY
Last Action
Resolution Adopted
5/14/2014
Committee Referrals
Higher Education4/7/2014
Rules4/2/2014
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