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IN HCR0036
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Passed
3/28/2013
Primary Sponsor
Vanessa Summers
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AI Summary
- Recognizes Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. as America's first Greek-letter organization established for and by African-American women, founded January 15, 1908, at Howard University
- Acknowledges the sorority's growth to 260,000 members with over 900 chapters across the United States, Caribbean, Canada, Germany, Korea, West Africa, and Japan
- Highlights the organization's community service programs and policy initiatives, including the Mississippi Health Clinic and Congressional lobbying through the National Non-Partisan Lobby on Civil and Democratic Rights
- Notes current focus areas including Emerging Young Leaders, health initiatives, asthma prevention, environmental sustainability, global poverty, economic security, and social justice programs
- Thanks Alpha Kappa Alpha members for their service to the nation and directs transmission of the resolution to sorority officers
Legislative Description
Honoring Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority for its services to the nation.
Last Action
Returned to the House
3/28/2013
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