Bill Text: MI HR0157 | 2013-2014 | 97th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to declare May 23, 2013, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Day in the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 25-2)
Status: (Passed) 2013-05-23 - Adopted [HR0157 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2013-HR0157-Enrolled.html
Reps. Talabi, Knezek, Durhal, Rutledge, Brunner, Smiley, Faris, Schor, Slavens, Cavanagh, Lane, Brinks, Dianda, Driskell, Kivela, Banks, Hovey-Wright, Stanley, Geiss, Kesto, Cochran, Nathan, Barnett, Brown, Darany, Heise, Roberts, Santana and Singh offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 157.
A resolution to declare May 23, 2013, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, On January 15, 1908, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., became the world’s first Greek-letter organization established by African-American women on the campus of Howard University; and
Whereas, This year marks the 105th anniversary of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; and
Whereas, Throughout its history, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., has established programs and activities in response to changes in African-American communities and the world. It has tackled issues such as education inequities, disparate health care, civil rights, foreign affairs, and numerous social action issues; and
Whereas, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., has over 200,000 members and more than 900 chapters located throughout the United States and the world. Nearly 30 of these chapters are located in communities and on college and university campuses in the state of Michigan; and
Whereas, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., members in this state have made numerous contributions to the educational, civic, and well-being of Michigan’s citizens and communities through its work on issues like economic development, community development, at-risk youth, homelessness, domestic violence, breast cancer awareness, education, personal money management, and entrepreneurship; and
Whereas, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., members in this state can count among its achievements successful collaborations with organizations such as: Salvation Army, Boys and Girls Club, rescue missions, American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen Foundation, Meals on Wheels, numerous food banks, and shelters; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare May 23, 2013, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Day in the state of Michigan; and be it further
Resolved, That we honor and express sincere appreciation of Great Lakes Regional Director Charlene Truitt Nelson and the members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., for their commitment to service in the state of Michigan; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the national headquarters for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and the Great Lakes Regional Director’s office.
