SR 690: Alpha Day; recognize February 19, 2026

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It recognizes February 19, 2026, as Alpha Day at the Capitol, marking the 19th annual event held by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.'s Georgia District at the state Capitol. The resolution recounts the fraternity's founding in 1906 at Cornell University as the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity for African American men, its growth to more than 70,000 members in over 700 chapters worldwide, and its charitable work, including scholarships and community service hours. It also names notable Georgia members. The Senate directs its Secretary to distribute copies of the resolution to the fraternity, the public, and the press.

• Formally designates February 19, 2026, as Alpha Day at the Capitol in recognition of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
• Urges Georgia citizens to recognize and applaud the fraternity's community contributions and its Georgia District's work.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the fraternity, the public, and the press.
• Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties; it is a symbolic statement by the Senate.

The resolution mainly concerns Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and its 42 Georgia chapters, along with the Secretary of the Senate, who must distribute copies. It does not impose obligations on the general public or other institutions.

The resolution has no direct legal effect on Georgians' daily lives; its significance is symbolic, publicly honoring a fraternity's history, membership, and charitable contributions and marking an annual visit to the state Capitol by its members.

• The whereas clauses describe the fraternity's 1906 founding at Cornell University and list its seven founders, known as the 'Jewels.'
• The whereas clauses cite membership figures (more than 70,000 members, over 700 chapters) and charitable contributions ($2.3 million in scholarships, 850,000 service hours).
• The resolved clause designates February 19, 2026, as Alpha Day at the Capitol and urges citizens to recognize the fraternity's contributions.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the fraternity, the public, and the press.

1. 2026-02-05Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-03Senate Hopper (Senate)

• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)Primary sponsor
• Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)

• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
• Georgia Senate resolution
• commemorative day
• Capitol recognition