MS SC571

Recognizes Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity's 100th anniversary, founded January 5, 1911, at Indiana University by 10 undergraduate students including Elder Watson Diggs and Dr. Ezra Dee Alexander

Notes fraternity has grown to over 700 chapters with 30,000+ initiated members and maintains motto "Achievement in every field of human endeavor"

Identifies Mississippi's 22 chapters (12 alumni and 10 undergraduate) chartered since February 27, 1941, including notable members such as U.S. Congressman Bennie G. Thompson and U.S. Federal District Judge Carlton Reeves

Highlights national service programs including Guide Right Program, Sunday of Hope Project (which raised over $1 million for St. Jude Children's Hospital), and Kappa Kamp at Piney Woods Boarding School in Mississippi

Extends recognition and best wishes to Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity on its centennial anniversary and directs resolution be presented to Mississippi chapters and Capitol Press Corps