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House Resolution 1062

By: Representatives Jordan of the 77th, Stephens of the 161st, and James of the 135th

A RESOLUTION

Commending the Eta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the Eta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is an outstanding chapter of this esteemed organization, working tirelessly to provide outstanding community service to the City of Atlanta; and

WHEREAS, the numerous service projects of this chapter include Operation H.E.A.R.T. at Greenbrier Mall, feeding the homeless, visiting senior centers, and mentoring over 30 students at Booker T. Washington High School, among many others; and

WHEREAS, the Eta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. recently received the 2011 Southern Region Alumni Chapter of the Year; and

WHEREAS, Alpha Phi Alpha college and graduate chapters have worked diligently and tirelessly to help correct the educational, economic, political, and social injustices facing African Americans through various programs and endeavors such as "Go-to-High-School, Go-to-College," A Voteless People is a Hopeless People, Project Alpha, Alpha Head Start Fatherhood Initiative, Leadership Academies, mentoring, affordable housing programs, scholarships, and many other community service projects; and

WHEREAS, the Eta Lambda Chapter exemplifies the high ideals of this extraordinary organization.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend the Eta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., for their outstanding contributions to this nation and the State of Georgia.

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 Eta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.