--- title: SR 1006. Lambda Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr1006 cite_as: SR 1006, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1006 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1006.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1006/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74321 date: 2026-03-23 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. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1005.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1007.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 94 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1006.md?full=1 bill_number: SR 1006 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: Senate bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-03-23 last_action: Senate Read and Adopted sponsors: - Tonya Anderson - Kim Jackson - Harold Jones - Kenya Wicks - RaShaun Kemp - Randal Mangham - Derek Mallow text_version: Enrolled has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1006/2025 upstream_id: 2136817 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - commendation resolution - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority - DeKalb County - community service --- # SR 1006. Lambda Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.; commend ## Text Senate Resolution 1006 By: Senators Anderson of the 43rd, Jackson of the 41st, Jones II of the 22nd, Wicks of the 34th, Kemp of the 38th and others A RESOLUTION Commending the Lambda Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. upon its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, this year, the Lambda Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. proudly celebrates 50 years of dedicated service, sisterhood, and community impact in DeKalb County, Georgia, and its surrounding cities; and WHEREAS, since its chartering in 1976, the chapter has remained committed to the mission of service to all mankind, implementing programs that promote education, health awareness, economic empowerment, and social justice; and WHEREAS, the members of the Lambda Epsilon Omega Chapter have made significant contributions to the residents of DeKalb County, Georgia, through scholarships, youth mentoring, community outreach initiatives, and partnerships with civic and nonprofit organizations; and WHEREAS, over the past 50 years, the chapter has served as a beacon of leadership, volunteerism, and advocacy, uplifting families and strengthening communities throughout DeKalb County, Georgia, and neighboring municipalities; and WHEREAS, the chapter continues to uphold the legacy and principles of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.—the nation's first Greek-letter organization founded by African American college-educated women—while inspiring future generations of leaders through service and scholarship; and WHEREAS, the celebration of this Golden Anniversary honors not only the achievements of its members but also the enduring impact of 50 years of community commitment and excellence. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend the Lambda Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. upon the grand occasion of its 50th anniversary as well as extend best wishes for many more years of successful service. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Lambda Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. ## 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 Senate resolution commends the Lambda Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. in DeKalb County for 50 years of community service. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes the Lambda Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., chartered in 1976, on the occasion of its 50th anniversary of service in DeKalb County and nearby cities. The resolution recounts the chapter's work over five decades, including scholarships, youth mentoring, community outreach, and partnerships with civic and nonprofit groups. It formally commends the chapter and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the chapter as a keepsake of the honor. ### What it does - Formally commends the Lambda Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. for 50 years of service in DeKalb County. - Recognizes the chapter's history since its 1976 chartering, including scholarships, youth mentoring, and community outreach programs. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the chapter. ### Who it affects This resolution directly names the Lambda Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and its members. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the chapter. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or funding effect and changes no Georgia law. Its practical impact is a formal, public acknowledgment by the state Senate of the chapter's 50 years of community service in DeKalb County. ### Key provisions - The preamble (whereas clauses) recounts the chapter's 1976 chartering and its programs in education, health awareness, economic empowerment, and social justice. - The first resolving clause formally commends the chapter on its 50th anniversary and extends best wishes for continued service. - The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to the chapter. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-23) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-03-23) - Sponsors: Tonya Anderson, Kim Jackson, Harold Jones, Kenya Wicks, RaShaun Kemp, Randal Mangham, Derek Mallow - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74321 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1006.md?full=1