HR364: HR364 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated; Iota Eta Chapter; 50th Chartering Anniversary; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Iota Eta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, at Mercer University's Macon campus. The chapter was chartered on January 11, 1975 by 17 founding members and now has 41 members. The resolution congratulates the chapter's past and present members for their work in scholarship, leadership, and community service, and wishes them continued success. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare an official copy of the resolution for the chapter. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally honors and congratulates the Iota Eta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, on its 50th chartering anniversary.
• Commends both past and present chapter members for their service and scholarship at Mercer University and in the Macon area.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to the chapter.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute, since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law.

The resolution directly names the Iota Eta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, at Mercer University, including its 17 charter members from 1975 and its 41 current members, as well as the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare the commemorative copy.

The resolution carries no legal or funding effect, but it gives the sorority chapter formal, public recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives, which many organizations value as an official acknowledgment of a milestone anniversary.

• The whereas clauses recount the chapter's founding on January 11, 1975 at Mercer University by 17 charter members and its current membership of 41.
• The resolved clause has the House honor and congratulate the chapter and its members, past and present, for service and scholarship.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make an appropriate copy available to the chapter.

1. 2025-02-21House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-21House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-21House Hopper (House)

• Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)Primary sponsor
• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
• Inga Willis (D, HD-055)
• Dar'shun Kendrick (D, HD-095)
• Karen Bennett (D, HD-094)

• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
• Mercer University
• legislative honors
• Macon Georgia