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2019 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 51
BY REPRESENTATIVE SMITH
A RESOLUTION
To commend United States Senator Kamala Harris upon the occasion of her visit to the great
state of Louisiana.
WHEREAS, as a globally-impactful organization, Alpha Kappa Alpha demonstrates
an appreciation for individuals who serve others, especially African American women such
as Senator Kamala Harris; Kamala Harris deserves recognition for speaking at the Alpha
Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, 87th South Central Regional Conference in New
Orleans on Friday, April 19, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, which has the distinction
of being the first Greek-letter sorority established by African American college women, was
founded at Howard University in Washington, D.C. in 1908; and
WHEREAS, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority's unending quest to be "Supreme in
Service to All Mankind" spans across domestic and international boundaries through the
service of members of more than one thousand chapters around the world; and
WHEREAS, the state of Louisiana hosts thirty-seven of these chapters on college and
university campuses and active alumnae groups throughout the state; Senator Harris is a
welcome and distinguished visitor to the state of Louisiana and to the Alpha Kappa Alpha
conference; and
WHEREAS, born in Oakland, California, Kamala Harris is a graduate of Howard
University and the University of California, Hastings College of the Law; and
WHEREAS, throughout her career, Senator Harris has been a fearless advocate for
the voiceless and vulnerable and a vocal and determined fighter for all people; and
WHEREAS, when she was sworn into office in 2017, Senator Harris became the
second African American woman and first South Asian American senator in American
history; she has introduced and co-sponsored many important pieces of legislation; and
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WHEREAS, prior to serving in the Senate, Kamala completed two terms as the
district attorney of the city and county of San Francisco; in 2010, she was elected as the first
African American and first woman to serve as California's attorney general; and
WHEREAS, it is with great joy that the citizens of Louisiana welcome Senator Harris
to the state and celebrate this occasion.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend United States Senator Kamala Harris upon
the occasion of her visit to the great state of Louisiana; does hereby express appreciation for
her presence at the 87th South Central Regional Conference of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,
Incorporated, in New Orleans; and does hereby recognize the contributions she has made to
the state of California and the United States.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to United States Senator Kamala Harris.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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