LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
upon the occasion of celebrating 108 years of Sisterhood and Service

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those
illustrious organizations within the State of New York whose focus and
intent have made a substantial impact on the quality of life in their
communities; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. upon the occasion of celebrating
108 years of Sisterhood and Service; and
WHEREAS, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is an international service organ-
ization which was founded on the campus of Howard University in Washing-
ton, DC in 1908; these young collegians' commitment to scholarship,
leadership, civic engagement and public service, woven together by the
bonds of lifelong sisterhood, formed the bedrock of the rich legacy of
servant-leadership that epitomizes the sorority to this day; and
WHEREAS, This vital organization is comprised of more than 265,000
members in approximately 983 graduate and undergraduate chapters
throughout the United States, Bahamas, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Germany,
South Korea, Bermuda, Japan, Canada and South Africa; it is the oldest
Greek-lettered organization established by African-American, college-e-
ducated women; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to improving the quality of life for citizens
worldwide and promoting peace, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority's membership
includes distinguished women who boast excellent academic records, prov-
en leadership skills and a commitment to the global economy through
advocacy and service; and
WHEREAS, Since 1908, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority has developed innova-
tive service programs which address significant issues in the areas of
education, health, family, the arts, technology and economics; these
programs are outcome-driven and executed with excellence; and
WHEREAS, After 108 years of steadfast commitment to the community, the
mission of Alpha Kappa Alpha remains to cultivate and encourage high
scholastic and ethical standards, to promote unity and friendship among
college women, to study and help alleviate problems concerning girls and
women in order to improve their social stature, to maintain progressive
interest in college life, and to be of "Service to All Mankind"; and
WHEREAS, The success of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is in direct
correlation to the efforts of its members, whose involvement is, and
always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled
enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeav-
ors on behalf of the sorority and the population it serves; and
WHEREAS, In light of its commitment, dedication, and successful
efforts, it is the practice of this Legislative Body to extend its high-
est commendation to the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. upon the occasion of cele-
brating 108 years of Sisterhood and Service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.