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MS HR140

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/21/2023

Primary Sponsor

Angela Cockerham

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commemorates Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated on the observance of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Day at the Capitol on March 21, 2023
  • Recognizes AKA as the oldest Greek letter organization founded by college-educated African-American women on January 15, 1908, at Howard University
  • Acknowledges the sorority's 35 graduate and undergraduate chapters in Mississippi and their contributions to community service, financial support, and social advocacy since the first Mississippi chapter was chartered in 1934
  • Honors three AKA members serving in the Mississippi House of Representatives, including Representative Alyce G. Clarke who has served since 1985
  • Directs copies of the resolution to be furnished to the South Eastern Regional Director, Regional Archives, and Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; commemorate observance of AKA Day at the Capitol.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

3/21/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules3/20/2023

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