South Carolina General Assembly
119th Session, 2011-2012

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Bill 5044


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A HOUSE RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE THE MEMBERS OF THE LAMBDA THETA OMEGA CHAPTER OF ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY ON THE CHAPTER'S CELEBRATION OF THIRTY-FIVE YEARS OF PHILANTHROPIC COMMUNITY SERVICE IN THE KINGSTREE AREA.

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to note that the Lambda Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, having been chartered in Kingstree in December 1976, is marking its thirty-fifth anniversary with a celebration on March 24, 2012; and

Whereas, founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C., on January 15, 1908, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority on the national level is highlighting one hundred four years of service at its 2012 Founders' Day celebration; and

Whereas, the organization seeks to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards, promote unity and friendship among college women, alleviate problems concerning girls and women, maintain a progressive interest in college life, and provide service to all mankind; and

Whereas, the oldest Greek-letter organization established by, and for, African-American college-trained women, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority over the past one hundred four years has earned a reputation as a premiere philanthropic organization in recognition of its community service throughout the United States and the world; and

Whereas, through the years, the Lambda Theta Omega Chapter of the sorority has played an important role in the Kingstree community, participating in numerous civic activities and giving of its members' time and talents in extraordinary ways; and

Whereas, as sponsors of many worthy projects, sorority members tutor students in the local school district; mentor students, parents, and other community stakeholders; conduct health-awareness campaigns and fairs; carry out voter registration; and award valuable scholarships; and

Whereas, through its outstanding service program, Lambda Theta Omega Chapter has shown itself a worthy participant in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority's exceptional tradition of philanthropic giving, and the House of Representatives takes great pleasure in acknowledging its excellence and congratulating the sorority on the occasion of its thirty-fifth anniversary. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate the members of the Lambda Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority on the chapter's celebration of thirty-five years of philanthropic community service in the Kingstree area.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be provided to the Lambda Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.

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