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HOUSE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION No. ____
DIGEST OF INTRODUCED RESOL UTION
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Alpha Kappa
Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Summers
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First Regular Session of the 123rd General Assembly (2023)
HOUSE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION No. ____
1 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Alpha Kappa
2 Alpha Sorority, Inc.
3 Whereas, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., was founded on
4 January 15, 1908, with a mission to promote unity and
5 friendship among college women, to study and help alleviate
6 problems concerning girls and women in order to improve their
7 social stature, to maintain a progressive interest in college life,
8 and to be of "Service to All Mankind";
9 Whereas, In 1915, the sorority hosted its first political action
10 conference with Illinois Congressman and human rights activist
11 Martin B. Madden;
12 Whereas, Through the years, the sorority's function has
13 become more complex, branching out to engage members
14 worldwide in advocacy and service projects and to improve
15 socioeconomic, racial, political, and environmental conditions;
16 Whereas, Alpha Kappa Alpha's diverse, collaborative work
17 throughout the United States, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa,
18 and the United Arab Emirates integrates a high level of
19 personal engagement with the strong bonds of sisterhood and
20 a productive network of community partners;
21 Whereas, On March 7, 2023, Indiana members of Alpha
22 Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., participated in "AKA Day at the
23 Capitol" at the Indiana Statehouse;
24 Whereas, The annual event is an opportunity for members to
25 speak with local lawmakers, engage in workshops, and
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1 advocate for critical issues such as Black maternal health,
2 suicide prevention, and other important issues affecting the
3 Black community;
4 Whereas, Indiana is home to 20 Alpha Kappa Alpha chapters,
5 eight of which are located on college and university campuses,
6 and has 12 active alumnae groups in communities throughout
7 the state;
8 Whereas, The central region of the United States is home to
9 95 empowered and engaged chapters serving Illinois, Indiana,
10 Kentucky, Minnesota, southeastern Missouri, and Wisconsin;
11 and
12 Whereas, There are two members of Alpha Kappa Alpha
13 currently serving in the Indiana Legislature: Therefore,
14 Be it resolved by the House of Representatives
15 of the General Assembly of the State of Indiana,
16 the Senate concurring:
17 SECTION 1. That the Indiana General Assembly recognizes
18 March 7, 2023, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Day at the
19 Capitol in the state of Indiana.
20 SECTION 2. That the Principal Clerk of the House of
21 Representatives shall transmit copies of this resolution to State
22 Representative Vanessa Summers for distribution.
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