Mississippi legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Mississippi SR52: Recognize Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and Mississippi Alpha Network on its 55th Anniversary.
Status: Passed both chambers, March 13, 2026
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC., AND MISSISSIPPI ALPHA NETWORK ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 55TH ANNIVERSARY AS THE FIRST INTERCOLLEGIATE FRATERNITY FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN.
What the bill says
A resolution recognizing alpha phi alpha fraternity, inc., and mississippi alpha network on the occasion of its 55th anniversary as the first intercollegiate fraternity for african american men.
From the engrossed text:
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC., AND MISSISSIPPI ALPHA NETWORK ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 55TH ANNIVERSARY AS THE FIRST INTERCOLLEGIATE FRATERNITY FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN. WHEREAS, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., founded on December 4, 1906, at Cornell University, stands as the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African American men and has long been committed to the principles of scholarship, fellowship, good character, and the uplifting of humanity; and WHEREAS, the presence of Alpha Phi Alpha in the State of Mississippi dates back to 1927, when Alpha Epsilon Lambda was chartered in Jackson, Mississippi, marking the beginning of the fraternity's organized alumni movement within the state; and WHEREAS, in 1949, the movement expanded into the collegiate community with the chartering of Gamma Upsilon Chapter on the campus of Tougaloo College, establishing a lasting legacy of leadership development and academic excellence among Mississippi's college students; and *SS08/R1460* S. R. No. 52 ~ OFFICIAL ~ N1/2 26/SS08/R1460 PAGE 1 (rdd\kr) WHEREAS, from those early beginnings, Alpha Phi Alpha's footprint in Mississippi has grown to include 13 additional alumni chapters and nine additional college chapters, serving communities across the state through mentorship, civic engagement, voter education, scholarships, and advocacy; and WHEREAS, in 1971, Jackson, Mississippi, hosted the first district conference at the historic King Edward Hotel, reflecting the strength, …
Sponsors
- Hickman, Rod (D, 32) · primary sponsor
- Barnett, Juan (D, 34)
- Frazier, Hillman Terome (D, 27)
- Thomas, Joseph (D, 22)
Latest actions
- : Adopted
- : Title Suff Do Be Adopted
- : Referred To Rules
Votes
- Adopted (March 13, 2026): 47 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SR52?
- SR52 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Recognize Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and Mississippi Alpha Network on its 55th Anniversary.
- What does SR52 do?
- In its own words: A resolution recognizing alpha phi alpha fraternity, inc., and mississippi alpha network on the occasion of its 55th anniversary as the first intercollegiate fraternity for african american men.
- What is the status of SR52?
- Passed both chambers as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Adopted (March 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR52?
- Hickman, Rod (D, 32), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR52?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0052.xml
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