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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Founder's Day Vrodamedioll by the f 1vor of the Co of ]Benton, Mexag To all to tubom tbeve preant5 5ball come, Oreetingc WHEREAS, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,Incorporated was established on January 15, 1908,on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D. C. as the first Greek-letter organization by African American women in America;and WHEREAS, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,Incorporated,is an international service organization with a global membership composted of more than 325,000 distinguished and successful women who serve in their communities;and WHEREAS, the Town of Denton is honored to pay tribute to their Founders' Day celebration as the Omega Alpha Omega Chapter join their organization in celebrating 116 years of service to all mankind as did their Founders in 1908; and WHEREAS, special recognition is given to the Omega Alpha Omega Chapter for their support of our community through annual community service, donations to their participation in AKA Day at the Capital in Austin, TX, Mental Health Awareness virtual events, Emerald City Scholarship fundraiser supporting Denton students with scholarship assistance, support of Martin Luther King, Jr Day celebration, partnership with Bell Elementary delivering CHIPP snack packs to students in need, Youth Leadership Institute supporting youth ages 11— 13, and Dress for Success Seminar at the Goodwill of Denton. NOW,THEREFORE, I,Gerard Hudspeth,Mayor of the City of Denton,Texas,do hereby declare and proclaim the I Sth day of January 2024 as "ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY,INC. FOUNDERS' DAY" in the City of Denton and ask that citizens join me in recognizing Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.,Omega Alpha Omega Chapter for their dedication to the residents of Denton and we thank them for being a community partner. 41 IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal of the City of Denton,Texas to be affixed this the 9th day of January 2024. GERARD HUDSPETH,MAYOR ATTEST: JESUS SALAZAR,CITY SECRETARY BY: