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HCR 52

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 14, 2026, as AKA Day at the state capitol

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Vanessa LaFleur

Designates April 14, 2026 as AKA Day at the Louisiana capitol to honor Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority for 118 years of leadership and service.

Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
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Bill Summary · HCR 52

Summary of HCR 52 (Louisiana, 2026 Regular Session)

Purpose

  • Designates Tuesday, April 14, 2026, as AKA Day at the Louisiana state capitol.
  • Commends the members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (AKA) for leadership and community service.

Key Provisions

  • Official designation: April 14, 2026 is designated as “AKA Day at the state capitol.”
  • Honorific recognition: The Louisiana Legislature commends Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and its members for 118 years of leadership and service, highlighting their contributions to health education, academic excellence, civic engagement, and economic empowerment.
  • Scope of recognition: Acknowledges AKA’s presence in Louisiana through college/university chapters and active alumnae groups, and references the sorority’s five international initiatives: Empower Our Families, Build Our Economic Wealth, Enhance Our Environment, Advocate for Social Justice, and Uplift Our Local Community.

Affected Parties

  • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated: National organization with chapters in Louisiana.
  • Louisiana state government: Legislature and state capitol community participate in the recognition.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Nature: Concurrent resolution (not a law) recognizing and designating a day of observance.
  • Passage timeline (from provided record):
    • April 8–9, 2026: Early readings and actions in the House/Senate noted.
    • April 13, 2026: Received in the Senate; read and placed on the calendar.
    • April 14, 2026: Read by title, concurred (34 yeas, 0 nays) in the Senate; returned to the House.
    • April 14–15, 2026: Senate-signed and House-enrolled steps completed; final actions include signing by the Senate President and the Speaker of the House.
    • April 15–17, 2026: Clerk of the House, Secretary of State, and both chambers finalize and process the resolution for archival records.
  • Nature of action: A ceremonial designation; does not create new appropriations or statutory changes.

Impact

  • Symbolic: Provides formal recognition of AKA and its service to Louisiana communities.
  • Public awareness: May enhance visibility of AKA’s local activities and encourage engagement with legislators on community issues.
  • No fiscal impact or regulatory changes are specified in the resolution.

Additional Context

  • AKA is noted as the first Greek-letter sorority established by African American college women (founded 1908 at Howard University).
  • Louisiana context: The state hosts AKA chapters and alumnae groups, aligning with the national program “AKA Day at the state capitol,” which encourages members to meet with legislators about community issues.

If you’d like, I can provide a brief plain-language explainer to accompany the official text or compare this to similar ceremonial designations in other states.

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

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