--- title: HR 364. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated; Iota Eta Chapter; 50th Chartering Anniversary; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr364 cite_as: HR 364, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr364 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr364.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr364/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70691 date: 2025-02-21 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated; Iota Eta Chapter; 50th Chartering Anniversary; recognize ## Text House Resolution 364 By: Representatives Jones of the 143rd, Hugley of the 141st, Willis of the 55th, Kendrick of the 95th, and Bennett of the 94th A RESOLUTION Honoring the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Iota Eta Chapter on its 50th Chartering Anniversary; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Iota Eta Chapter was chartered on January 11, 1975, at Mercer University's Macon campus by 17 trailblazing women dedicated to sisterhood, scholarship, and service; and WHEREAS, the establishment of this historic chapter at Mercer University marked a significant milestone in the advancement of diversity, leadership, and community engagement on campus; and WHEREAS, for five decades, the Iota Eta Chapter has upheld the principles of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, through its commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and impactful service initiatives that have enriched both the Mercer University community and the greater Macon area; and WHEREAS, the contributions of the 17 charter members—Carolyn Chisholm, Berdell Cook, Juanita Cook, Loretta Grier, Phyllis Hancock, Deborah James, Vanessa James, Cheryle Johnson, Deborah Johnson, Shirley Jones, Naomi McMillan, Sherron McQueen, Benita Marks, Wynona Sharp, Elvenia Winchester, Gwendolyn Wright, and Lorenia Wright—laid a strong foundation that continues to inspire generations of young women to lead with purpose and serve with dedication; and WHEREAS, with 41 current members, the Iota Eta Chapter remains a beacon of sisterhood and service, fostering an environment that encourages academic achievement, professional growth, and civic responsibility; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Iota Eta Chapter be appropriately honored for its outstanding contributions in promoting leadership, education, and service throughout its 50-year history. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body honor and congratulate the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Iota Eta Chapter on its 50th Chartering Anniversary at Mercer University, commend its members both past and present for their dedication to service and scholarship, and extend best wishes for continued success in the years ahead. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Iota Eta Chapter. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution honors the Iota Eta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, at Mercer University for its 50th chartering anniversary. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing the Iota Eta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, which was chartered on January 11, 1975, at Mercer University's Macon campus by 17 founding members. The resolution recounts the chapter's history and its 41 current members, praising its work in scholarship, leadership, and community service over five decades. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally congratulates the chapter on its 50th anniversary and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the chapter as a keepsake. ### What it does - Formally congratulates the Iota Eta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, on its 50th chartering anniversary at Mercer University. - Recounts the chapter's founding on January 11, 1975 by 17 charter members and lists them by name. - Commends past and present members for their contributions to scholarship, leadership, and service. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the chapter. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names and honors the Iota Eta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, its 17 charter members, its 41 current members, and Mercer University, where the chapter was founded and remains active. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a formal statement of recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives. Its practical significance is symbolic, giving the chapter an official record of appreciation for its 50 years of service and leadership. ### Key provisions - The resolution's whereas clauses describe the chapter's founding on January 11, 1975 by 17 women at Mercer University's Macon campus. - The resolved clause has the House of Representatives honor and congratulate the chapter and extend best wishes for continued success. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the chapter. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-02-21) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-02-21) - Sponsors: Anissa Jones, Carolyn Hugley, Inga Willis, Dar'shun Kendrick, Karen Bennett - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70691 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr364.md?full=1