recognizing Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated for their outstanding service to the citizens of our state, our nation and the international community and their promotion of scholarship, service and advocacy.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislature honors Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority for distinguished service, scholarship, and advocacy; a ceremonial acknowledgment that may boost partnerships, with no new laws or funds.

Enrolled on Friday, March 14, 2025

SR 1713 — Summary

Overview

SR 1713 is a resolution recognizing Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (AKA) for its outstanding service to the citizens of the state, the nation, and the international community, as well as for its promotion of scholarship, service, and advocacy. The resolution is ceremonial in nature and does not contain substantive policy changes.

Purpose and Intent

Commend AKA for its long-standing commitments to scholarship, service, and advocacy.

Publicly acknowledge the organization’s contributions to communities within the state, across the country, and globally.

Promote continued visibility and support for AKA’s programs and partnerships with community groups, educational institutions, and public service initiatives.

Key Provisions

Expresses recognition and commendation of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated for:

Outstanding community service and civic engagement.
Promotion of scholarship and educational achievement.
Advocacy on issues affecting citizens at local, national, and international levels.

Serves as an official statement of appreciation from the Legislature and encourages ongoing collaboration with state and community partners.

As a resolution, does not enact new laws or allocate funds; rather, it formally honors the organization and its members.

Affected Parties

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (and its members) receive formal recognition.

The resolution reflects positively on state government’s stance toward charitable and educational service organizations and may influence public perceptions and community relations.

Procedural History and Status

Introduced: March 10, 2025.

Adopted without roll call: March 10, 2025, indicating broad, noncontroversial support.

Enrolled: March 14, 2025, the final stage before any potential transmission to the governor or equivalent authority for signature (as applicable in the state’s process).

Potential Impact and Implications

Ceremonial impact: elevates the profile of AKA’s service and scholarship efforts within the state and among constituents.

Public relations and community engagement: may foster goodwill and opportunities for future partnerships between AKA chapters and state or local agencies, schools, and nonprofits.

No fiscal impact or policy changes are created by this resolution, given its commemorative nature.

Note

This summary reflects the provided bill information. If you need full legislative text or state-specific procedural details, please refer to the official bill docket or legislative website for SR 1713.