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MS HC69

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

3/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Alyce Clarke

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes and commends the Southeastern Region of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated for its new administration and implementation of program initiatives under the theme "Global Leadership Through Timeless Service"

  • Acknowledges Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority's growth from 16 founding members at Howard University in 1908 to over 250,000 members in more than 950 chapters across the United States and six countries

  • Highlights the sorority's program initiatives including emerging young leaders, health initiatives (asthma prevention and management, environmental sustainability), global poverty reduction, economic security, and social justice and human rights

  • Notes the Southeastern Region serves 104 chapters with 32 located in Mississippi, led by newly elected Regional Director Adrienne P.K. Washington, with two newly installed chapter presidents in Jackson

  • Directs copies of the resolution to be furnished to Regional Director Adrienne P.K. Washington, International President Attorney Carolyn House Stewart, and the Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Alpha Kappa Sorority, Inc.; commend and recognize new administration and program implementation on AKA Day at the Capitol.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

3/1/2011

Full Bill Text

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