HRES 768119th CongressIn Committee

Original Resolution Honoring Alpha Phi Alpha

Introduced: Sep 26, 2025

Civil Rights & Justice

Standard Summary

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H. Res. 768 is a House resolution that ceremonially honors Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. on its 118th anniversary, recognizing its history, mission, and community work. As a non-binding, symbolic measure, it commends the organization for its emphasis on leadership development, brotherhood, academic achievement, and service, including its long-standing programs and civil rights contributions. The resolution notes Alpha Phi Alpha’s founding in 1906 at Cornell University, its sizable national and international presence, and its role in promoting civic engagement and education. It does not authorize funding or create new laws.

Key Points

1Purpose: To honor Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. on reaching 118 years of service and its motto “First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All.”
2Founding and history: Created on December 4, 1906, at Cornell University by the “Seven Jewels,” as the first intercollegiate fraternity founded by African-American men.
3Mission and reach: Focuses on developing leaders, promoting brotherhood and academic excellence, and serving communities; headquarters in Baltimore with more than 720 chapters and general-organization members in the U.S. and other regions.
4Notable contributions and programs: Involvement in civil rights leadership and community initiatives, including programs such as Brothers Keeper, A Voteless People Is A Hopeless People, Go-to-High School, Go-to-College, and Project Alpha.
5Legislative status: Introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce; labeled as the “Original Resolution Honoring Alpha Phi Alpha,” with no funding or policy changes attached.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., its members, and affiliates; communities directly served by its programs.Secondary group/area affected: The broader African-American community and supporters of civil rights history; the public recognizing the fraternity’s contributions.Additional impacts: Enhances public awareness of the organization’s history and programs; functions as a ceremonial endorsement that may bolster morale and public perception, but does not alter laws or allocate resources.

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