*HR1536*
Introduced Version
HOUSE
RESOLUTION No. ___
Introduced by: Harris, Bartlett, Burton, Hatcher, Jackson C,
Pack, Porter, Pryor, Shackleford, Smith V, Summers
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1 A HOUSE RESOLUTION recognizing March 25, 2025, as
2 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Day at the Indiana
3 Statehouse.
4 Whereas, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, was
5 founded on January 15, 1908, with a mission to promote unity
6 and friendship among college women, to study and help
7 alleviate problems concerning girls and women to improve
8 their social stature, to maintain a progressive interest in
9 college life, and to be of "Service to All Mankind";
10 Whereas, In 1915, the sorority hosted its first political action
11 conference with Illinois Congressman and human rights activist
12 Martin B. Madden as the speaker;
13 Whereas, Through the years, the sorority's function has
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1 become more complex, branching out to engage members
2 worldwide in advocacy and service projects to improve
3 socioeconomic, racial, political, and environmental conditions;
4 Whereas, Alpha Kappa Alpha's diverse, collaborative work
5 throughout the United States, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa,
6 and the United Arab Emirates integrates a high level of
7 personal engagement with the strong bonds of sisterhood and
8 a productive network of community partners;
9 Whereas, On March 25, 2025, Indiana members of Alpha
10 Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, will participate in "AKA
11 Day at the Indiana State Capitol";
12 Whereas, The annual event is an opportunity for members to
13 speak with local lawmakers, engage in workshops, and
14 advocate for critical issues, such as Black maternal health and
15 suicide prevention;
16 Whereas, Indiana is home to 23 Alpha Kappa Alpha
17 chapters, eight of which are located on college and university
18 campuses, and these chapters have 15 active alumnae groups
19 in communities throughout the state;
20 Whereas, The central region of the United States is home to
21 96 empowered and engaged chapters serving Illinois, Indiana,
22 Kentucky, Minnesota, southeastern Missouri, North Dakota,
23 South Dakota, and Wisconsin; and
24 Whereas, There are two members of Alpha Kappa Alpha
25 currently serving in the Indiana General Assembly: Therefore,
26 Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the
27 General Assembly of the State of Indiana:
28 SECTION 1. That the Indiana House of Representatives
29 recognizes March 25, 2025, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,
30 Incorporated, Day at the Indiana State Capitol.
31 SECTION 2. That the Principal Clerk of the House of
32 Representatives shall transmit copies of this resolution to Alpha
33 Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Alpha Mu Omega and Chi
34 Chi Omega chapters, in recognition of all Indiana chapters.
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