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House Resolution 1755
By: Representatives Morgan of the 39th, Hugley of the 133rd, Randall of the 138th, Teilhet of the 40th, and Wix of the 33rd

A RESOLUTION


Recognizing and congratulating the members of the Rho Zeta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., on the occasion of their 20th anniversary; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the Rho Zeta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2008; and

WHEREAS, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., was founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C., on January 15, 1908; and

WHEREAS, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, the oldest Greek-letter organization established by and for African-American college women, over the past 100 years has earned a reputation as a premier philanthropic organization in recognition of its community service throughout the United States and the world; and

WHEREAS, since 1988, Rho Zeta Omega Chapter has provided community service through various programs and projects throughout the north suburban Atlanta area; and

WHEREAS, since its chartering in 1988, Rho Zeta Omega Chapter has awarded over $145,000 in scholarships to high school seniors; and

WHEREAS, in keeping with the sorority's ideals of high scholastic achievement, Rho Zeta Omega Chapter's scholarship program is designed to support and encourage education beyond the high school years; and

WHEREAS, additional chapter programs are structured to encourage entrepreneurship, the economic growth of the Black family, health resource management, and economics; and

WHEREAS, Rho Zeta Omega Chapter's combined chapter programs comprise the Heart of ESP: Extraordinary Service Programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body join together to recognize the Rho Zeta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and congratulate them on their 20th anniversary.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Rho Zeta Omega.