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 multiple graduate and undergraduate chapters at various universities, and acknowledges the leadership of its International President, Danette Anthony Reed. It calls for the recognition of the sorority's enduring mission and its impact through local, state, national, and international initiatives. The resolution concludes by directing the Secretary of the Senate to send copies of the resolution to key members of the sorority in Kansas, affirming the state's appreciation for their service and advocacy efforts.