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

25 LC 112 2974 House Resolution 242 By: Representatives Jackson of the 68th and Reese of the 140th A RESOLUTION Recognizing February 20, 2025, as Alpha Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity2 established for African American men, was founded at Cornell Un iversity in Ithaca, New3 York, on December 4, 1906, by Henry Arthur Callis, Charles Henr y Chapman, Eugene4 Kinckle Jones, George Biddle Kelley, Nathaniel Allison Murray, Robert Harold Ogle, and5 Vertner Woodson Tandy; known as the "Jewels," these men recognized the need for a strong6 bond of brotherhood among African descendants in this country; and7 WHEREAS, for 118 years, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., has been a beacon of light to8 the community by staying true to its aims of manly deeds, schol arship, and love for all9 mankind; and10 WHEREAS, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., has a membership of more than 70,00011 college-educated men inducted into over 700 college and alumni chapters in the United12 States, Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean; and13 WHEREAS, this esteemed fraternity continues to live out its mission of developing leaders,14 promoting brotherhood and academic excellence, and providing service and advocacy for our15 H. R. 242 - 1 - 25 LC 112 2974 communities by contributing more than $2.3 million in education al scholarships and16 volunteering 850,000 community service hours; and17 WHEREAS, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., counts many renowned G e o r g i a n s a s18 members, including Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Ambassador Andrew Young, Mayor19 Maynard H. Jackson, Senator Raphael Warnock, Congressman David Scott, W.E.B. Dubois,20 Dr. Louis Sullivan, Actor Omari Hardwick, John Hope, and newly elected State Senator21 RaShaun Kemp; and22 WHEREAS, the 18th Annual "Alpha Day at the Capitol" convenes under the leadership of23 Georgia District Director James Ford II, Assistant District Dir ector Mark Nooks Jr., and24 Political Action Committee Chairman Aaron Johnson, representing 42 chapters across the25 state.26 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that27 the members of this body urge all citizens to recognize and app laud the contributions of28 Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and the Georgia District in their commitment to making our29 communities a better place as well as recognize February 20, 20 25, as Alpha Day at the30 Capitol.31 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized32 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to Alpha33 Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the public, and the press.34 H. R. 242 - 2 -