Friday, September 5, 2008
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HR5: Commending Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., in Virginia.
WHEREAS, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., an illustrious national fraternity founded on the campus of Indiana University in 1911, celebrated its 95th anniversary on January 5, 2006, and the fraternity's Virginia chapters, which began in the early 1920s, have evolved into a vital fraternal presence in the state; and
WHEREAS, Kappa Alpha Psi’s fundamental purpose is achievement through leadership, education and mentoring; and
WHEREAS, from humble beginnings, Kappa Alpha Psi in Virginia began with the establishment of Alpha Gamma at Virginia Union University on April 9, 1927, and has grown to 27 active and dynamic chapters throughout the Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, the members of Kappa Alpha Psi in Virginia include distinguished leaders, educators, scientists, businessmen, policy makers, ministers, and professionals across the Commonwealth who are committed to supporting their fellow Kappas and improving the quality of life for all of the citizens of Virginia; and
WHEREAS, Virginia chapters carry on the tradition of the revered and courageous founder—Elder Watson Diggs, John Milton Lee, Byron K. Armstrong, Guy Levis Grant, Ezra D. Alexander, Henry T. Asher, Marcus P. Blakemore, Paul W. Caine, Edward G. Irvin, and George W. Edmonds—uniting men of achievement, vision, culture, patriotism, and honor in a bond of fraternity and dedication; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and the Virginia chapters be commended and congratulated on the occasion of its 95th anniversary and for their longtime service to the citizens and future leaders of the Commonwealth; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., in Virginia as an expression of the member's best wishes for the fraternity's continued growth and success.
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