IV 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 868 
Honoring the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Chi Chapter, on 
its centennial anniversary. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 7, 2025 
Ms. WILLIAMS of Georgia (for herself, Ms. UNDERWOOD, Ms. WILSON of Flor-
ida, and Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, 
Chi Chapter, on its centennial anniversary. 
Whereas the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Chi 
Chapter, was chartered on May 15, 1925, at Talladega 
College in Talladega, Alabama, by 12 visionary women 
dedicated to sisterhood, scholarship, and service; 
Whereas the establishment of this historic chapter at 
Talladega College marked a significant milestone as one 
of the earliest Greek-letter organizations founded by and 
for African-American women in the State of Alabama, 
and the first sorority at Talladega College; 
Whereas, for 100 years, the Chi Chapter has upheld the 
ideals of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, fos-
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tering academic excellence, leadership development, and 
lifelong service to all mankind; 
Whereas the 12 charter members, Elizabeth Fletcher, Irene 
Fullwood, Sarah M. Harris, Alice M. Holtzclaw, Ruth W. 
Howard, G. Mae Kinckle, Muriel McCorey, Ruby M. 
Pendergrass, Celestine L. Smith, Anna Belle Sullivan, 
Vivian O. Walden, and Eunice O. Whitaker, laid a strong 
foundation that continues to inspire generations of young 
women to lead with purpose, learn with distinction, and 
serve with compassion; 
Whereas generations of Chi Chapter women have carried for-
ward the legacy of scholarship, sisterhood, and service 
that defines Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated; 
Whereas the Chi Chapter has maintained an enduring pres-
ence on Talladega’s campus, continuing to promote aca-
demic excellence, leadership, and civic engagement among 
its undergraduate members; 
Whereas, through a century of unwavering commitment, Chi 
Chapter members have distinguished themselves as edu-
cators, public servants, business leaders, faith leaders, at-
torneys, physicians, artists, and civic advocates whose in-
fluence reaches far beyond the campus of Talladega Col-
lege; and 
Whereas it is abundantly fitting and proper that the Chi 
Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, be 
appropriately honored for its century of leadership, edu-
cation, and service that has strengthened communities 
across Alabama and the Nation: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) honors and congratulates the Alpha Kappa 
Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Chi Chapter, on its 
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centennial anniversary at Talladega College, com-
mends the Chapter’s members both past and present 
for their devotion to sisterhood and scholarship, and 
extends best wishes for continued impact and excel-
lence in the next century of service; 
(2) recognizes the Chi Chapter of Alpha Kappa 
Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, as a shining example 
of the transformative power of historically Black col-
leges and universities, the enduring strength of 
Black women’s leadership, and the living legacy of 
‘‘Service to All Mankind’’; and 
(3) requests that the Clerk of the House of 
Representatives transmit an enrolled copy of this 
resolution to the Chi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha 
Sorority, Incorporated, at Talladega College in 
honor of its centennial celebration. 
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