MS SC533

Designates March 12, 2024, as "Kappa Day at the State Kapitol" to recognize legislative members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Acknowledges Kappa Alpha Psi's founding on January 5, 1911, at Indiana University as the third African-American college-based fraternity and notes the organization's motto of "Achievement in Every Field of Human Endeavor."

Recognizes Mississippi's 22 Kappa Alpha Psi chapters (12 alumni and 10 undergraduate) established since the Jackson Alumni Chapter chartered on February 27, 1941.

Highlights prominent Mississippi members including U.S. Congressman Bennie G. Thompson, U.S. Federal District Judge Carlton Reeves, and various state legislators and business leaders.

Congratulates former Senator Kenny Wayne Jones on his 2024 appointment as Political Action Chairman of the Mighty Southwestern Province and recognizes his 12 years as Canton alderman, 8 years as state senator, and 24 years of service in the U.S. Army Reserves.