[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 73 (Monday, April 29, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E403]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC.

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                          HON. NIKKI BUDZINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 29, 2024

  Ms. BUDZINSKI. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to commend and honor the 
outstanding work of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, an 
organization that has long been a beacon of hope and a catalyst for 
social justice in our communities. Since its inception, Alpha Phi 
Alpha, Inc. has stood firmly at the forefront of the fight for fairness 
and equity, tirelessly advocating for the rights and well-being of all 
people.
  I also want to acknowledge the invaluable contributions of Alpha Phi 
Alpha, particularly Midwestern Regional Vice President Frank Stacy Jr., 
Illinois State Director Dr. Leonard McKinnis II, and Michael Gaines and 
Robert Dixon, the Directors of Illinois Day at the Capitol. Their 
commitment to community empowerment and activism serves as an 
inspiration to us all.
  Together, these individuals and organizations embody the spirit of 
service and selflessness, working tirelessly to provide communities 
with the tools, knowledge, and support they need to amplify their 
voices and effect positive change. They remind us that true empowerment 
begins with collective action and a commitment to social justice. I 
wish them all the best as they visit the Illinois State Capitol, 
located in my district, for their annual advocacy day.

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