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This bill designates January 5th of each year as "Kappa Alpha Psi Day" in Missouri, officially recognizing the historically Black Greek-letter fraternity founded on that date in 1911 at Indiana University. The bill provides a comprehensive overview of the fraternity's history, highlighting that it was established by ten founders, including Henry Tourner Asher, an educator from Lincoln Institute (now Lincoln University of Missouri). The legislation emphasizes the fraternity's significant national and international presence, with over 250,000 members across 700 chapters in the United States and 13 international locations. The bill also details the fraternity's extensive community service efforts, including providing scholarships, mentoring young men, participating in blood drives, hosting public health seminars, and raising funds for causes like St. Jude Medical Research Center. Additionally, the bill celebrates the notable achievements of Kappa Alpha Psi members across various fields, listing prominent individuals such as Wilt Chamberlain, Arthur Ashe, Mike Tomlin, and Johnnie Cochran, and encourages Missouri citizens to observe the day with appropriate activities and events commemorating the fraternity's founding and contributions.

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