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This resolution honors Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., recognizing its significant historical and social contributions since its founding on December 4, 1906, at Cornell University as the first intercollegiate fraternity established by African-American men. The resolution highlights the fraternity's mission of developing leaders, promoting brotherhood, and providing community service, while noting its extensive global presence with over 720 chapters across multiple continents. It specifically celebrates the fraternity's motto, "First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All," and acknowledges the numerous prominent members who have made substantial contributions to civil rights and public service, including figures like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Thurgood Marshall, and Raphael Warnock. The resolution also recognizes the fraternity's important social programs such as "Brother's Keeper," "A Voteless People Is A Hopeless People," "Go-to-High School, Go-to-College," and "Project Alpha," which focus on supporting members, promoting civic engagement, encouraging education, and providing youth education on critical social issues. Ultimately, the resolution formally congratulates and commends Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. on its 119 years of service to communities nationwide and internationally.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/534/all-info