[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 1] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 47] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA ______ HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of texas in the house of representatives Tuesday, January 15, 2008 Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Alpha Kappa Alpha on the occasion of their centennial anniversary. As a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, I would like to welcome the thousands of fine AKA members who have traveled to Howard University this week to celebrate the birth of Alpha Chapter and the nine visionaries who founded the sorority in 1908. As our Nation's oldest black Greek letter fraternity founded by women, Alpha Kappa Alpha was established in order to provide social and intellectual enrichment through member interactions. Throughout the years, AKA's purpose has expanded as it strives to promote high scholastics and ethical standards, vocational and career guidance, health services and the advancement of human and civil rights. Led by International President Barbara A McKinzie, the women of AKA seek to make a difference in our communities and to be of supreme service to all of mankind. When you look at AKA's distinguished membership it is easy to see its impact on America. Amongst these women are: Coretta Scott King, Rosa Parks, Maya Angelou, Toni Morrison, Ella Fitzgerald, and Dr. Mae Jemison--just to name a few. Today, Alpha Kappa Alpha is a worldwide organization with 200,000 members in 975 chapters all over the globe and on every continent. The century of achievements by AKA women are felt everyday in the progress of our communities, and the work our members are doing today will be felt by generations to come. This centennial celebration is both a reflection upon our history, and a celebration of our future. I commend Alpha Kappa Alpha on their centennial anniversary and wish them well for their next 100 years. ____________________