IN HCR0029

Recognizes Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, founded at Howard University in Washington, D.C., in 1908 as the first sorority established by African-American college women with 850 international chapters.

Notes Indiana hosts 22 Alpha Kappa Alpha chapters on college and university campuses with active alumnae groups throughout the state.

Acknowledges the sorority's community service initiatives in education, health, economy, arts, family, Alzheimer's disease support, mental health, childhood hunger, fiscal responsibility, environmental ownership, and global impact.

The Indiana General Assembly recognizes Central Regional Director Kathy A. Walker-Steele, State Connection Chair Vanessa J. Summers, and Alpha Kappa Alpha members for their contributions.

Directs the Principal Clerk of the House to transmit a copy of the resolution to recognized leaders and participants in Alpha Kappa Alpha Day at the Capitol.