[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 4 (Wednesday, January 8, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E14]
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IN RECOGNITION OF THE 112TH ANNIVERSARY OF ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, 
                              INCORPORATED

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, January 8, 2020

  Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 112th 
anniversary of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. It is my honor 
and privilege to recognize its years of distinguished service to 
communities throughout Michigan.
  Since its founding on the campus of Howard University on January 15, 
1908, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated has been steadfast in 
its mission ``to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical 
standards, to promote unity and friendship among college women, to 
study and help alleviate problems concerning girls and women in order 
to improve their social stature, to maintain a progressive interest in 
college life, and to be of `Service to All Mankind.' '' The women of 
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority are known for their excellent academic 
prowess, dedicated leadership skills, and commitment to advocacy and 
community service. Through its wide breadth of programs, Alpha Kappa 
Alpha Sorority endeavors to develop innovative programs to address 
significant community issues regarding education, health, family, the 
arts, technology, and economics.
  Over a century later, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is still celebrated 
as one of the most distinguished Greek-letter organizations today. Its 
nearly 300,000 members are recognized as leaders who strive to make a 
difference and effect change. Today, chapters are active in the 
counties of Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, and Washtenaw and continue to 
provide essential programs and services to our community's youth and 
seniors.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in honoring the 
112th anniversary of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. This 
significant milestone serves as a testament to the sorority's 
unrelenting commitment to community service, academic excellence, and 
empowerment. We are grateful for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority's impact 
and wish it continued success in the years ahead.

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