[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 175 (Monday, November 14, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S6662]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





         RECOGNIZING KAPPA SIGMA UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CHAPTER

 Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, I rise today to mark 132 years of 
Kappa Sigma fraternity on the campus of the University of Arkansas and 
100 years calling 711 W. Dickson Street its home. I join with so many 
other former and current members of the storied Xi Chapter in 
celebrating its tremendous legacy of brotherhood, academic achievement, 
and service.
  The Kappa Sigma Xi Chapter was established in 1890 and is the largest 
fraternity on campus. The chapter is also the largest in the country, 
with over 4,000 initiates all-time and 335 undergraduates currently. It 
features prominent alumni, including notable figures such as Jerry 
Jones and former public servants who have served their communities, the 
State of Arkansas, and our country.
  I am fortunate to be among several Kappa Sigma brothers to represent 
the people of Arkansas in the U.S. Congress. It is an honor to follow 
in the footsteps of William S. Goodwin of Warren, John McClellan from 
Sheridan, William Alexander from Osceola, and Ed Bethune of Little 
Rock, as well as Samuel B. Hill from Franklin who went on to serve the 
people of Washington State. Our time in the Xi Chapter undoubtedly 
shaped our desire to serve as leaders and give back through public 
service.
  Being part of this organization is also a family affair, as my great 
uncle and cousin were members of Kappa Sigma's Xi Chapter. I know 
families throughout Arkansas have similar stories, which speaks to the 
broad and generational impact it continues to have in the natural 
State.
  As former Senator and Republican Presidential nominee Bob Dole once 
expressed, being involved with Kappa Sigma offers a great deal of 
learning experience and the opportunity to make lifelong friends.
  I am pleased and honored to help celebrate this milestone with other 
Kappa Sigma brothers and the city of Fayetteville. Reflecting on the 
history and tradition of this special brotherhood is just one way to 
carry on its mission.
  Along with the University of Arkansas Greek Life community, and 
specifically to the Xi Chapter of Kappa Sigma, we applaud the longevity 
and life-changing work the fraternity continues to demonstrate.
  Congratulations, again, to all those associated with this institution 
and who are connected through the bond it has established for well over 
a century.

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