Georgia Commons

House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR1715: HR1715 Lambda Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated; 50th anniversary; commend

Last action March 16, 2026 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution congratulates the Lambda Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, on its 50th anniversary of service to the DeKalb County community.

In plain language

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors the Lambda Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, as it marks 50 years of community outreach, education, mentorship, and scholarship work in DeKalb County. The text notes the chapter will celebrate its anniversary on June 27, 2026, at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park, with members, community leaders, supporters, and guests gathering to reflect on the organization's legacy. The resolution has the House formally congratulate the chapter and wish it continued success. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the chapter. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement recognizing the organization.

What the bill does

  • Formally congratulates the Lambda Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, on its 50th anniversary.
  • States the House's recognition of the chapter's decades of community outreach, education, mentorship, and scholarship efforts in DeKalb County.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to the chapter.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names the Lambda Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and its members. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the chapter.

Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect and changes no Georgia law. Its practical significance is symbolic: it gives the chapter formal, public recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives for its 50 years of community service in DeKalb County.

Key provisions

  • The preamble (whereas clauses) describes the chapter's 50 years of service to DeKalb County and the planned June 27, 2026 anniversary celebration in College Park.
  • The first resolving clause has the House congratulate the chapter and extend best wishes for its continued success.
  • The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to the chapter.

Status timeline

  1. 2026-03-16House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2026-03-16House First Readers (House)
  3. 2026-03-16House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Dar'shun Kendrick (D, HD-095)Primary sponsor
  • Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
  • Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)

Topics

  • ceremonial resolution
  • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
  • DeKalb County
  • ceremonial recognition

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