Bill Text: DE SR16 | 2013-2014 | 147th General Assembly | Draft
Bill Title: Recognizing April 10, 2014, As “aka Day At The Capitol” In Delaware.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2014-04-10 - Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 19 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT [SR16 Detail]
Download: Delaware-2013-SR16-Draft.html
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Sen. Henry |
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DELAWARE STATE SENATE 147th GENERAL ASSEMBLY |
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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 16 |
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RECOGNIZING APRIL 10, 2014, AS "AKA DAY AT THE CAPITOL" IN DELAWARE. |
WHEREAS, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, is 106 years young and was founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C., and has been in relentless existence since January 15, 1908; and
WHEREAS, Ethel Hedgeman Lyle, Anna Easter Brown, Beulah Burke, Lillian Burke, Marjorie Hill, Margaret Flagg Holmes, Lavinia Norman, Lucy Diggs Slowe and Marie Woolfolk Taylor, established the first Greek-lettered organization established by and for African American, college-educated women; and
WHEREAS, Alpha Kappa Sorority, Incorporated consists of 260,000 members globally, with record breaking service community service to all mankind in 2011, totaling over one million hours, particularly in the African-American neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, Epsilon Iota Omega, Sigma Zeta Omega and Zeta Omega Chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated's influence and civic contributions have brought about economic security, environmental sustainability and addressed issues of global poverty,social justice and spiritual change throughout Delaware, as well as nationally and internationally; and
WHEREAS, Epsilon Iota Omega, Sigma Zeta Omega and Zeta Omega Chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and its members have been actively involved in our local communities through spearheading Emerging Young Leaders, AKAette and Debutante programs for middle and high school girls; partnering with local restaurants raise funds for Heifer International, sponsoring shoe drives for the needy; collaborating with local churches to host Voter's Registration Drives; advocating health care initiatives; writing letters to support Anti-Bullying laws; and many other community focused contributions.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by Senate of the 147th General Assembly of the State of Delaware, that April 10, 2014, shall be "AKA Day at the Capitol" in Delaware.
SYNOPSIS
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This resolution recognizes the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority and declares April 10, 2014 as "AKA Day at the Capitol" in Delaware. |
Author: Senator Henry
