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MS HR16
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/3/2017
Primary Sponsor
Willie Perkins
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AI Summary
- Commends Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., on the occasion of its 2017 Mississippi District Conference held February 3-5, 2017, at the Jackson Marriott Hotel in Jackson
- Recognizes Alpha Phi Alpha as the first and oldest intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African Americans, founded December 4, 1906, at Cornell University by seven founders known as the "Jewels"
- Notes the fraternity's global presence with approximately 800 chapters and more than 160,000 members worldwide, spanning the United States, Caribbean Islands, Africa, West Indies, Europe, and Asia
- Acknowledges the fraternity's legacy of notable members including Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Thurgood Marshall, Jackie Robinson, Duke Ellington, and many prominent political and cultural figures
- Directs copies of the resolution be furnished to the Mississippi district office, southern region office, national headquarters, and Capitol Press Corps
Legislative Description
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; commend legacy upon 2017 Mississippi District Conference.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
2/3/2017
Committee Referrals
Rules2/1/2017
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