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MS HR140
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/21/2023
Primary Sponsor
Angela Cockerham
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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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