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HJR 154

General Assembly, Confirmation of Appointment - Dimeta Smith Knight, Tennessee State University Board of Trustees -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by William Lamberth

Alabama Legislature passes HJR 154, a ceremonial, non-binding resolution commending Auburn University's Upsilon Chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha on its 130th anniversary and core values.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 154

Summary — HJR 154: Pi Kappa Alpha, commended

Status: Enacted
Bill type: House Joint Resolution (commemorative)
Introduced: February 24, 2025
Enacted/Adopted: March 21, 2025 (enrolled 03/20/2025)
Primary sponsor: Rep. Lovvorn

Purpose

HJR 154 is a ceremonial resolution formally commending the Upsilon Chapter of the Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike) fraternity at Auburn University on the occasion of its 130th anniversary. The resolution recognizes the chapter’s history, founders, longevity, membership, and stated values.

Key provisions / language

  • Celebrates the Upsilon Chapter’s 130th anniversary (chapter founded April 5, 1895).
  • Recalls that Pi Kappa Alpha was founded March 1, 1868, at the University of Virginia.
  • Notes the Upsilon Chapter’s distinction of never having been silenced by Pi Kappa Alpha National nor by Auburn University, described as the oldest Pike chapter to hold that distinction over the fraternity’s 157‑year history.
  • Lists the Upsilon Chapter founding fathers: Emile Glines Abbott, Walter Lynnwood Fleming, Fletcher Dumas Harvey, Peter Mastin McIntyre, James Lawrence Pollard, and first initiate Leonidas Warren Payne, Jr.
  • Notes a cumulative total of 3,480 initiates for the chapter and cites the chapter’s core values: Scholar, Leader, Athlete, and Gentleman.
  • Concludes by formally commending the Upsilon Chapter on its 130th anniversary and extending best wishes for future success.

Who is affected

  • Directly recognizes: Upsilon Chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha at Auburn University, its members, alumni, and founders (historically).
  • Indirectly relevant to: Auburn University community and Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity members who value formal recognition.
  • No regulatory, fiscal, or administrative changes for the state, university, or fraternity are created.

Legal/effectual note

  • HJR 154 is a non-binding, ceremonial resolution expressing the sentiment of the Alabama Legislature. It does not create statutory rights, mandate funding, or modify existing law or university policy.

Legislative timeline (selected)

  • Filed: 02/24/2025
  • First read / House adoption (voice vote): 03/18/2025
  • Received in Senate / referred to Senate Rules: 03/19/2025
  • Enrolled: 03/20/2025
  • Delivered to Governor / sent to Secretary of State: 03/20/2025
  • Enacted (concurrence/official enactment date noted): 03/21/2025

This resolution serves as an official, historical commendation from the Alabama Legislature marking the Upsilon Chapter’s 130-year milestone.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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