Honoring Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., on reaching the historic milestone of 119 years of brotherhood as Servants of All.
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. Warnock submitted the following resolution; which was referred to …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This Senate Resolution honors Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. on their 119th anniversary as the first intercollegiate fraternity founded by African-American men. It formally recognizes the fraternity's contributions to civil rights, education, voter engagement, and community service throughout its history.
Who Benefits and How
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. receives official Congressional recognition, which provides symbolic and reputational value for the organization and its over 720 chapters worldwide. Current and former members, including prominent figures like Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Thurgood Marshall, and Senator Raphael Warnock (who submitted the resolution), are publicly acknowledged for their service.
Who Bears the Burden and How
No one bears any burden from this resolution. It is purely ceremonial and does not impose costs, regulations, or requirements on any party. There is no fiscal impact to taxpayers.
Key Provisions
- Congratulates Alpha Phi Alpha on 119 years of brotherhood and service
- Recognizes the fraternity's founding on December 4, 1906 at Cornell University by "The Seven Jewels"
- Acknowledges notable members who contributed to civil rights, including MLK Jr., Thurgood Marshall, and Paul Robeson
- Highlights the fraternity's community programs: "Brother's Keeper" (supporting senior members), "A Voteless People Is A Hopeless People" (voter engagement), "Go-to-High School, Go-to-College" (education advocacy), and "Project Alpha" (youth mentorship)
- Notes the fraternity's role in erecting the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
A Senate Resolution honoring Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. on reaching the historic milestone of 119 years of brotherhood and service, recognizing its contributions to civil rights, education, and community service.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Provide official Congressional recognition and honor to a historically significant African-American fraternal organization on its 119th anniversary"
Likely Beneficiaries
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
- Alpha Phi Alpha members past and present
- The fraternity's community programs and initiatives
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_senate"
- → United States Senate
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
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