12 LC 93 0350

House Resolution 1246

By: Representatives Hugley of the 133rd, Randall of the 138th, Morgan of the 39th, Smyre of the 132nd, James of the 135th, and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing March 20, 2012, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., has the distinction of being the first sorority established by African American college women, was founded at Howard University in Washington, D.C., in 1908, and has expanded internationally to more than 965 chapters; and

WHEREAS, Georgia hosts 51 of these chapters which are located on college and university campuses and have active alumnae groups in communities throughout the state; and

WHEREAS, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is committed to community service and actively contributes to the educational, civic, and social life of Georgia's citizens; and

WHEREAS, alumnae chapters encourage their members to become involved community volunteers in one of their primary service components that include education, health, the economy, the arts, and the family; and

WHEREAS, Alpha Kappa Alpha Day at the capitol is a national program in which members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority throughout the country meet with their legislators to address issues that are pertinent to their communities.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize March 20, 2012, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Day at the capitol.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Honorable Carolyn Hugley and Nikki Randall.