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MS SC578

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

3/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Derrick Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes legislative members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and designates February 16, 2016, as "Kappa Day at the State Capitol"
  • Acknowledges Kappa Alpha Psi's founding on January 5, 1911, at Indiana University by 10 founders and its growth to over 700 chapters with 30,000 initiated members
  • Notes the fraternity's national programs including the Kappa Leadership Development League, Sunday of Hope Project (which has raised over $1 million for St. Jude Children's Hospital), and Kappa Kamp at Piney Woods Boarding School in Mississippi
  • Lists Mississippi's 22 chapters (12 alumni and 10 undergraduate) established since the first chapter chartered on February 27, 1941, and highlights notable Mississippian members including U.S. Congressman Bennie G. Thompson and U.S. Federal Judge Carlton Reeves
  • Directs presentation of the resolution to Mississippi chapters and the Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Recognize Legislative members of Kappa Alpha Psi and designate February 16, 2016, as "Kappa Day at the State Capitol."

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

3/1/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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