The resolution recognizes Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (AKA) for its significant contributions to the citizens of Kansas, the United States, and the international community through its commitment to scholarship, service, and advocacy. Founded in 1908 at Howard University, AKA is the oldest Greek-letter organization established by African American college-educated women and boasts over 355,000 members across the globe. The sorority operates under a mission that emphasizes high academic and ethical standards, unity among women, and service to improve the social status of girls and women.
The resolution highlights AKA's active presence in Kansas, with five graduate and four undergraduate chapters at various universities, and acknowledges the leadership of International President Danette Anthony Reed. It calls for the recognition of the sorority's enduring mission and impact, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send copies of the resolution to key members of AKA in Kansas. Sponsored by Senator Oletha Faust Goudeau, the resolution affirms the sorority's role as a premier organization for African American women and its dedication to community service and advocacy.