Commending the Gamma Theta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
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SR 617 — Commending the Gamma Theta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Last action — Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House of Delegates
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2022, 1st Special Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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What changed in the latest version
23 added · 31 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent changes to Senate Resolution No. 617 mainly involved updating the language to better reflect the achievements and ongoing initiatives of the Gamma Theta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Notably, it highlights their focus on community service programs like financial literacy workshops and voter registration drives, while removing some redundant phrases. This amendment signifies the Senate's recognition of the sorority's impact in the community over their 75 years of service, and it emphasizes the importance of their mission in addressing health disparities and promoting education.
SPECIAL SESSION I INTRODUCEDENROLLED 22208073D SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
617 IE Offered May 23, 2022 N Commending the Gamma Theta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
TN ––––––––––Agreed Patron––Locketo by the Senate, June 1, 2022 R O WHEREAS, for 75 years, the Gamma Theta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., has O promoted the principles of sisterhood, scholarship, and high ethical standards among its memberD and worked to enhance the quality of life throughout Hampton Roads;
andl standards among its members and WHEREAS, the Gamma Theta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha was chartered on February 15, 1947, UL at what was then Hampton Institute, and generations of its members have been inspired by the soCority'ssoEority's misWHEREAS, the Gamma Theta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha is currently guided by the ED international organization's platform of Exemplifying Excellence through Sustainable Service and its five-point program plan:
A Call to Action, Women's Healthcare and Wellness, Building YourYouWHEREAS, Economicthe Legacy,Gamma TheTheta Arts!,Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha provides innovative, impactful, and Globalsustainable Impact;community service programs at the local level, such as a scholarship pageant, workshops for classes on financial literacy and entrepreneurship;
andhool students, voter registration drives, and WHEREAS, the Gamma Theta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha providesalso innovative,seeks impactful,to address health R disparities in the Black community and studentsoffers seekingworkshops internshipsrelated to mental and forphysical prospectivehealth lawa7d schoola students,cooRESOLVED voterby registrationthe drives,Senate andforof classesVirginia, That the Gamma Theta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha R Sorority, Inc., hereby be commended on financialthe literacyoccasion andof entrepreneurship;its 75th anniversary during the 2021-2022 academic year;
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now, therefore, be it R Sorority, Inc., hereby be commended on the occasion of its 75th anniversary during the 2021-2022 academic year;
and, be it 7 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Gamma Theta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's admiration for the organization's commitment to servant-leadership.
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Action History
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Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
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Engrossed by Senate
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Laid on Clerk's Desk
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Presented 22208073D
Sponsors
- Mamie E. Locke · Primary
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- SR 617 is sponsored by Mamie E. Locke.
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