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IL SR0319

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/13/2015

Primary Sponsor

Mattie Hunter

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Origin

Senate

99th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates May 13, 2015 as Alpha Kappa Alpha Day in the State of Illinois to honor Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and its work
  • Recognizes Alpha Kappa Alpha as the nation's oldest African-American sorority, founded at Howard University in 1908 and incorporated in 1913
  • Acknowledges the sorority's mission to cultivate high scholastic and ethical standards, promote unity and friendship among college women, and provide service to all mankind
  • Notes prominent members including Eleanor Roosevelt, Coretta Scott King, Rosa Parks, Maya Angelou, Toni Morrison, Alicia Keys, and various Illinois General Assembly members
  • Directs that copies of the resolution be provided to the sorority's International President, regional directors, and committee members

Legislative Description

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA DAY

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

5/13/2015

Committee Referrals

Higher Education4/29/2015
Assignments4/14/2015

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