The resolution celebrates the 170th anniversary of the founding of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) fraternity at The University of Alabama, specifically recognizing the establishment of the Alabama Mu Chapter. Founded on March 9, 1856, by eight men, SAE is notable for being the only national fraternity established in the antebellum South. The resolution highlights the fraternity's historical significance, its expansion despite the Civil War, and its evolution over the years, including reforms to eliminate hazing practices.

Additionally, the resolution acknowledges the Alabama Mu Chapter's prominent presence on campus, featuring a historic house adorned with artifacts that reflect its legacy as the birthplace of the national fraternity. It also notes the fraternity's guiding principles, exemplified by its creed, "The True Gentleman," and celebrates the achievements of its notable alumni. The resolution expresses the legislature's high regard for the positive cultural impact that SAE and the Alabama Mu Chapter have had on the state of Alabama.