HOUSE MEMORIAL 28

52nd legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - second session, 2016

INTRODUCED BY

Sheryl Williams Stapleton

A MEMORIAL

DECLARING FEBRUARY 6, 2016 "ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY DAY" IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

     WHEREAS, alpha kappa alpha sorority, incorporated, was founded on January 15, 1908 at Howard university as the first African American Greek letter sorority; and

     WHEREAS, the mission of alpha kappa alpha sorority is to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards, to promote unity and friendship among college women, to study and alleviate problems concerning girls and women to improve their social stature, to maintain a progressive interest in college life and to be of "service to all mankind"; and

     WHEREAS, one hundred eight years later, alpha kappa alpha sorority continues to provide exemplary service under "Launching New Dimensions of Service", the program theme of the sorority's international president; and

     WHEREAS, the state maintains an award-winning graduate chapter of alpha kappa alpha sorority, known as the iota xi omega chapter; and

     WHEREAS, the university of New Mexico maintains an undergraduate chapter of alpha kappa alpha sorority known as the tau phi chapter; and

     WHEREAS, the iota xi omega and the tau phi chapters join the south central region and other chapters across the globe in taking A.C.T.I.O.N.; and

     WHEREAS, this A.C.T.I.O.N. will be demonstrated with a concentrated focus on family strengthening through support of family provisions and development of fiscally sound families and communities and by continuing the fight for the advancement of civil liberties and social justice initiatives;

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that February 6, 2016 be declared "Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Day" in the house of representatives; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that past, present and future members of this illustrious sorority, who uphold its standards and are committed to its mission and dutifully serve its community, be honored; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this memorial be transmitted to the university of New Mexico chapter of alpha kappa alpha sorority, incorporated.

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