SR 57 — Commending the Omicron Chi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

SESSION INTRODUCEDENROLLED 24105805D SENATE RESOLUTION NO.

57 IE Offered February 8, 2024 N Commending the Omicron Chi Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

TN ––––––––––R Patrons––CarrollAgreed Foy,to McPikeby andthe RoemSenate, RFebruary ––––––––––15, 2024 WHEREAS, the Omicron Chi Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., has admirably O served the Greater Prince William County community and beyond for nearly 40 years;

andirablyand WHEREAS,L the Omicron Chi Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (OCO) traces its roots D to August 26, 1984, shortly after the 51st International Convention of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, L when Rosyln Dunn, Venus Miller, Jannette Smithson, Alice Taylor, and Mary Williams met to discuCsdiscuss E establishing a new local chapter;

and D called the Princesses of Pearls and, on May 19, 1985, under the leadership of Mid-Atlantic regional director Barbara W.

and D WHEREAS, the OCO has made a profound and positive impact on the community through its myriad local and international programs and services, including its back-to-school and stay-in-school programs and its support of the organizations Sexual Assault Victim's Advocacy Services and Action in the Community Through Service;

and areaWHEREAS, inthe coordinationOCO withhosts thea Ivynumber Foundation of Greaterlocal Princeactivities Williamand County,events Inc.,in the nonprofitPrince William County R affiliate of the OCO, such as its Little Miss AKA Pageant, Gospel Fest, and Big Hat Brunch;

andandfit 7 WHEREAS, the OCO has received numerous awards and accolades at the local, state, regional, aSdand R national levels in recognition of its accomplishments in service to the community;

and 5 WHEREAS, through a deep and unwavering commitment to their organization's mission and values, the members of the OCO have helped to make the Greater Prince William County area a wonderfulwonderfules, plaRESOLVEDplace byto thelive, Senatework, ofand Virginia,raise Thata thefamily; Omicron Chi Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., hereby be commended for its decades of service;

and,now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That the Omicron Chi Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha SorRESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Omicron Chi Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's admiration for the organization's contributions to the Commonwealth.