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This resolution declares April 30, 2025, as Alpha Phi Alpha Day in Illinois, honoring the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established by and for African Americans, which was founded in 1906 at Cornell University. The resolution highlights the fraternity's rich history of promoting scholarship, brotherhood, and social justice, recognizing its significant contributions to civil rights and community service through national programs like "Go-to-High-School, Go-to-College" and strategic partnerships with various nonprofit organizations. The document celebrates the fraternity's impressive legacy of developing leaders and supporting communities, noting its membership of over 200,000 men worldwide and highlighting notable members such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Justice Thurgood Marshall, and numerous elected officials. The resolution specifically acknowledges the fraternity's 32 active chapters in Illinois and commends Alpha Phi Alpha for its 119 years of outstanding service, leadership, and advocacy, while welcoming its members to the State Capitol for an annual celebration of excellence.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=287&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HR&SessionID=114&GA=104