[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 11 (Thursday, January 15, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H910]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     CELEBRATING AKA FOUNDERS' DAY

  (Ms. SEWELL asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. SEWELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with great pride and profound 
gratitude to celebrate Founders' Day 2026 for Alpha Kappa Alpha 
Sorority, Incorporated, the first Greek letter organization established 
for African-American college-educated women.
  For 118 years, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority has been a beacon of 
scholarship, sisterhood, and service, lighting the way for generations 
of women who dared to lead and uplift their communities.
  As proud members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, we stand on the 
shoulders of visionary founders, who believed that excellence and 
service were not just aspirations but obligations. From advancing 
educational equity to promoting economic empowerment and civic 
engagement, the women of AKA continue to answer the call to serve with 
grace, compassion, and unwavering commitment.
  Today, we honor our legacy, a 118-year legacy that has shaped leaders 
in every field and strengthened communities across this Nation. May we 
continue to carry forward our mission with purpose and pride.
  Happy Founders' Day 2026 to my beloved Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, 
Incorporated. Let us continue to be of service to all mankind.

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