H.Res. 868

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 868 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 868

Honoring the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Chi Chapter, on 
its centennial anniversary.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

November 7, 2025

Ms. Williams of Georgia (for herself, Ms. Underwood, Ms. Wilson of 
Florida, and Mrs. Watson Coleman) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce

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RESOLUTION

Honoring the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Chi Chapter, on 
its centennial anniversary.

Whereas the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Chi Chapter, was chartered 
on May 15, 1925, at Talladega College in Talladega, Alabama, by 12 
visionary women dedicated to sisterhood, scholarship, and service;
Whereas the establishment of this historic chapter at Talladega College marked a 
significant milestone as one of the earliest Greek-letter organizations 
founded by and for African-American women in the State of Alabama, and 
the first sorority at Talladega College;
Whereas, for 100 years, the Chi Chapter has upheld the ideals of Alpha Kappa 
Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, fostering academic excellence, leadership 
development, and lifelong service to all mankind;
Whereas the 12 charter members, Elizabeth Fletcher, Irene Fullwood, Sarah M. 
Harris, Alice M. Holtzclaw, Ruth W. Howard, G. Mae Kinckle, Muriel 
McCorey, Ruby M. Pendergrass, Celestine L. Smith, Anna Belle Sullivan, 
Vivian O. Walden, and Eunice O. Whitaker, laid a strong foundation that 
continues to inspire generations of young women to lead with purpose, 
learn with distinction, and serve with compassion;
Whereas generations of Chi Chapter women have carried forward the legacy of 
scholarship, sisterhood, and service that defines Alpha Kappa Alpha 
Sorority, Incorporated;
Whereas the Chi Chapter has maintained an enduring presence on Talladega's 
campus, continuing to promote academic excellence, leadership, and civic 
engagement among its undergraduate members;
Whereas, through a century of unwavering commitment, Chi Chapter members have 
distinguished themselves as educators, public servants, business 
leaders, faith leaders, attorneys, physicians, artists, and civic 
advocates whose influence reaches far beyond the campus of Talladega 
College; and
Whereas it is abundantly fitting and proper that the Chi Chapter of Alpha Kappa 
Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, be appropriately honored for its century 
of leadership, education, and service that has strengthened communities 
across Alabama and the Nation: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) honors and congratulates the Alpha Kappa Alpha 
Sorority, Incorporated, Chi Chapter, on its centennial 
anniversary at Talladega College, commends the Chapter's 
members both past and present for their devotion to sisterhood 
and scholarship, and extends best wishes for continued impact 
and excellence in the next century of service;
(2) recognizes the Chi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha 
Sorority, Incorporated, as a shining example of the 
transformative power of historically Black colleges and 
universities, the enduring strength of Black women's 
leadership, and the living legacy of ``Service to All 
Mankind''; and
(3) requests that the Clerk of the House of Representatives 
transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the Chi Chapter 
of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, at Talladega 
College in honor of its centennial celebration.
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