HR1294: HR1294 Alpha Day at the Capitol; February 19, 2026; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives does not change any law. It formally recognizes February 19, 2026, as Alpha Day at the Capitol, an annual event held by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity founded for African-American men, established in 1906 at Cornell University. The resolution recounts the fraternity's history, its founders known as the Jewels, its membership of more than 70,000 college-educated men worldwide, and its charitable contributions including over $2.3 million in scholarships and 850,000 community service hours. It names notable Georgia members and current fraternity leaders organizing the 19th Annual Alpha Day at the Capitol. The House resolves to recognize the day and directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to the fraternity.

• Formally recognizes February 19, 2026, as Alpha Day at the Capitol in the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Urges Georgia citizens to recognize and applaud the contributions of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and its Georgia District.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
• Creates no new statutes, funding, or legal requirements; it is a ceremonial statement rather than a change to Georgia law.

The resolution primarily affects Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and its Georgia District chapters, whose members and leadership are recognized by name, as well as the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for distribution.

The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It gives the fraternity and its members formal recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives and marks their annual visit to the state Capitol, but it does not create rights, funding, or obligations for the public.

• The resolution recites the 1906 founding of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. at Cornell University by seven founders known as the Jewels.
• It cites membership figures, scholarship contributions, and volunteer hours attributed to the fraternity.
• It names Georgia members of the fraternity, including sitting legislators and historical figures.
• The resolving clause recognizes February 19, 2026, as Alpha Day at the Capitol and urges public acknowledgment of the fraternity's contributions.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to the fraternity.

1. 2026-02-09House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-09House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-09House Hopper (House)

• Derrick Jackson (D, HD-068)Primary sponsor
• Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)
• Billy Mitchell (D, HD-088)
• Inga Willis (D, HD-055)
• Brian Prince (D, HD-132)

• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
• Georgia House resolutions
• Alpha Day at the Capitol
• Black Greek organizations