MS HR27

Commends the Epsilon Xi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., on its 70th year anniversary, chartered on August 20, 1951, in Mound Bayou, Mississippi.

Recognizes the chapter's founding members and notable member Samuel Lee Blackburn, the chapter's first initiate (initiated May 12, 1953), who at age 101 has served the Mississippi Delta for over 67 years.

Acknowledges the chapter's support of national Alpha Phi Alpha programs including Go-to-High-School Go-to-College, A Voteless People is a Hopeless People, Brother's Keeper, Project Alpha, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.

Highlights local community outreach initiatives including the Dr. MLK Jr. Oratorical Scholarship, Dr. William Ross Story Scholarship, Dr. Tyrone Jackson Presidential Scholarship, LaDarrius Milton 1,906 Book Campaign, Premier College Prep Academy, and ACT Tutorial Workshops.

Directs distribution of the resolution to the Epsilon Xi Lambda Chapter and Capitol Press Corps.