SR190: SR190 Alpha Day; recognize February 20, 2025

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African American men, founded in 1906 at Cornell University, and highlights its history, membership, and community service, including scholarships and volunteer hours. The resolution designates February 20, 2025, as Alpha Day at the Capitol, marking the 18th annual event bringing together 42 fraternity chapters from across Georgia. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the fraternity, the public, and the press. It does not create any new legal requirements, funding, or penalties.

• Formally recognizes February 20, 2025, as Alpha Day at the Capitol in honor of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
• Urges Georgia citizens to acknowledge and applaud the fraternity's community contributions and its Georgia District chapters.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the fraternity, the public, and the press.
• Creates no new statutes, funding, or enforcement mechanisms, since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law.

The resolution primarily affects Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., its Georgia District with 42 chapters, and members of the Georgia Senate who adopt the honorary designation. It has no direct legal or financial effect on other Georgians.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it does not change any law, spending, or rights for Georgians. Its practical effect is limited to an official recognition read into the Senate record and shared with the fraternity and the press, marking a symbolic honor rather than a policy change.

• The whereas clauses recount the founding of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., in 1906 and its history of scholarship and community service.
• The resolved clause formally 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 Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the fraternity, the public, and the press.

1. 2025-02-18Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-13Senate Hopper (Senate)

• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)Primary sponsor
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)
• Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)

• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
• Georgia Senate resolution
• Alpha Day at the Capitol
• ceremonial recognition