HR242: HR242 Alpha Day at the Capitol; February 20, 2025; recognize

This House resolution is a ceremonial measure recognizing Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity for African American men, founded in 1906 at Cornell University. It highlights the fraternity's history, its more than 70,000 members worldwide, its charitable contributions of over $2.3 million in scholarships and 850,000 community service hours, and notable Georgia members. The resolution formally designates February 20, 2025, as Alpha Day at the Capitol, marking the 18th annual event where Georgia chapters gather at the state Capitol. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the fraternity, the public, and the press. The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect beyond this symbolic recognition.

• Formally recognizes February 20, 2025, as Alpha Day at the Capitol in honor of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
• Urges Georgia citizens to recognize and applaud the fraternity's community contributions and those of its Georgia District.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the fraternity, the public, and the press.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.

This resolution primarily concerns Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and its Georgia District chapters, including the leaders and members named in the text. It has no direct legal effect on the general public, businesses, or government agencies.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it does not change any law or create funding, penalties, or requirements. Its practical effect is limited to publicly honoring the fraternity's history and service on a designated day at the Georgia Capitol.

• The whereas clauses recount the founding of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. in 1906 at Cornell University and its 118-year history.
• The resolution notes the fraternity's membership of more than 70,000 men in over 700 chapters and its charitable contributions of $2.3 million in scholarships and 850,000 service hours.
• The resolved clause designates February 20, 2025, as Alpha Day at the Capitol and urges citizens to recognize the fraternity's contributions.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the fraternity, the public, and the press.

1. 2025-02-11House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-11House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-11House Hopper (House)

• Derrick Jackson (D, HD-068)Primary sponsor
• Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)

• ceremonial resolution
• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
• Georgia Capitol events
• fraternal organizations