SR784: SR784 Omicron Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; congratulate
Last action February 18, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution congratulates the Omicron Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. in Cobb County for being named Alumni Chapter of the Year.
In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate honoring the Omicron Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., known locally as The Cobb County Alphas. The chapter was named Alumni Chapter of the Year at the Alpha Georgia District Association Convention, an award recognizing its performance in membership engagement, programming, community service, and leadership. The resolution notes the chapter's Youth to Men initiative serving young men in Cobb County high schools, and points out the chapter was chartered in 1986 and is marking its 40th anniversary. The Senate formally congratulates the chapter on the award, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the chapter. It does not change any Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates the Omicron Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. for being named Alumni Chapter of the Year.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the chapter.
- Recites the chapter's history, including its 1986 charter date and its Youth to Men initiative for high school students in Cobb County.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the Omicron Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. in Cobb County, its members, and the young men served through its Youth to Men initiative in Cobb County high schools.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or funding effect and does not change any Georgia law. Its practical impact is symbolic: it gives the chapter formal recognition from the state Senate for its community service and leadership work in Cobb County.
Key provisions
- Recites that the chapter was named Alumni Chapter of the Year at the Alpha Georgia District Association Convention for performance in membership, programming, and leadership.
- Notes the chapter's Youth to Men initiative serving young men in Cobb County high schools.
- States the chapter was chartered in 1986 and is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
- Resolves that the Senate congratulates the chapter on the award.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to the chapter.
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
Topics
- Senate resolution
- Cobb County
- fraternity recognition
- community service award