HR1730: HR1730 Lambda Theta Alpha Sorority, Inc.'s, Alpha Sigma Alumnae Chapter's Mujeres Day at the Capitol; March 18, 2026; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. and its Alpha Sigma Alumnae Chapter in Atlanta. It describes the sorority's history since its 1975 founding at Kean University, its growth into one of the largest Latina sororities in the country, and its Georgia chapters at schools including Emory, Georgia Tech, and the University of Georgia. The resolution highlights the chapter's annual Mujeres Day at the Capitol event, which trains women in civic advocacy and legislative engagement, and notes the chapter's 2025 national recognition as Political Chapter of the Year. The House formally recognizes the event held March 18, 2026, and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to the sorority. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally recognizes Lambda Theta Alpha Sorority, Inc.'s Alpha Sigma Alumnae Chapter's Mujeres Day at the Capitol event on March 18, 2026.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Lambda Theta Alpha Sorority, Inc.
• Contains no changes to Georgia statutes, funding, or penalties, as is typical for a ceremonial recognition resolution.

This resolution directly names Lambda Theta Alpha Sorority, Inc. and its Alpha Sigma Alumnae Chapter in Atlanta, along with its Georgia undergraduate chapters at Emory, Georgia Tech, the University of Georgia, Georgia State, Kennesaw State, University of West Georgia, and Oglethorpe University. It has no legal effect on the general public.

The resolution carries no changes to law or funding; its practical effect is a formal, public acknowledgment by the Georgia House of the sorority's advocacy work and civic engagement efforts, which may be used by the organization for recognition purposes.

• The resolution's preamble ('WHEREAS' clauses) recounts the sorority's founding in 1975, its growth, and its Georgia chapters.
• The operative resolving clause recognizes the Alpha Sigma Alumnae Chapter's Mujeres Day at the Capitol on March 18, 2026.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the sorority.

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

• Marvin Lim (D, HD-098)Primary sponsor
• Karen Lupton (D, HD-083)
• Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)

• ceremonial resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• sorority recognition
• civic engagement