[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 23 (Monday, March 6, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E227]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC. TO 
                        AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 6, 2000

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay 
special tribute to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. during African-
American history month. I would like to highlight the organization's 
ninety-two years of service to our nation. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority 
currently has over 800 chapters in the United States and the Virgin 
Islands and has spread to several countries abroad including: Germany, 
Caribbean, London, England, and Japan.
  Since 1908, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. has served as an 
instrument to enrich social and economic conditions in the world. Alpha 
Kappa Alpha strives to promote high scholastics and ethical standards, 
vocational and career guidance, health services and the advancement of 
human and civil rights. Led by national Basileus, Norma S. White, Alpha 
Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. focuses on five national targets including: 
education, health, the black family, economics, and the arts.
  Today, the tradition of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. lives on. As 
we move into the 21st century, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. will 
continue to uplift the principles of service to all mankind.

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