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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives wish to recognize the Theta Mu Lambda
4Charitable Foundation on the occasion of it hosting the 31st
5Annual Black and Gold Scholarship Gala; and
 
6    WHEREAS, The Theta Mu Lambda Charitable Foundation is a
7not-for-profit entity of the Theta Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha
8Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated; and
 
9    WHEREAS, The Annual Black and Gold Scholarship Gala raises
10funds in order to continue providing educational resources and
11scholarships for young African American students to expand
12their scholastic opportunities; and
 
13    WHEREAS, Alpha Phi Alpha firmly believes in creating
14resources, leadership skills, and tools for youth to realize
15their full potential; the fraternity is dedicated to building
16a foundation for the educational and personal development of
17future leaders; and
 
18    WHEREAS, Alpha Phi Alpha provides many community services,
19including scholarship awards funded by the Theta Mu Lambda
20Charitable Foundation in excess of $200,000 to date, the
21Leaders of Tomorrow mentorship program that provides

 

 

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1mentorship and personal development through a six-month long
2program, Project Alpha leadership training, college tours, and
3many other educational programs; and
 
4    WHEREAS, The Annual Black and Gold Scholarship Gala's
5program theme for this year is "Pursuit of Excellence in
6Education"; and
 
7    WHEREAS, The Annual Black and Gold Scholarship Gala will
8honor community leaders with the Impact Award for their work
9with youth; and
 
10    WHEREAS, The 31st Annual Black and Gold Scholarship Gala
11will be held at the Odyssey Country Club on November 5, 2022;
12therefore, be it
 
13    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
14HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
15we recognize the Theta Mu Lambda Charitable Foundation on its
1631st Annual Black and Gold Scholarship Gala, and we wish the
17foundation many more years of success; and be it further
 
18    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
19presented to the Theta Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha
20Fraternity, Incorporated as an expression of our esteem and
21respect.