evidence_text: Rep. Bolden moved to substitute (H-1) the resolution as follows:
  
  Substitute for House Resolution No. 7.
  
  A resolution to declare January 15, 2019, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Founders’ Day in the state of Michigan.
  
  Whereas, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, is the oldest Greek-lettered organization to have been established by African-American college-educated women; and
  
  Whereas, Alpha Kappa Alpha was founded at Howard University in Washington, D.C., in 1908; and
  
  Whereas, Founder Ethel Hedgeman Lyle envisioned the sorority as an instrument for enriching campus life by promoting unity and cultivating high academic and ethical standards; and
  
  Whereas, Through the years, the sorority's function has become more complex, branching out to engage members worldwide in advocacy and service projects to improve socioeconomic, racial, political, and environmental conditions; and
  
  Whereas, Alpha Kappa Alpha’s diverse, collaborative work throughout the United States, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, and United Arab Emirates integrates a high level of personal engagement with the strong bonds of sisterhood and a productive network of community partners; and
  
  Whereas, Michigan hosts over 30 Alpha Kappa Alpha chapters which are located on college and university campuses and have active alumnae groups in communities throughout the state; and
  
  Whereas, The Great Lakes Region is home to 97 empowered and engaged chapters serving Michigan, Ohio, Western New York, Western Pennsylvania, and West Virginia; and now, therefore, be it
  
  Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare January 15, 2019, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Founders’ Day in the state of Michigan; and be it further
  
  Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Pi Tau Chapter in recognition of all Michigan chapters.
  
  The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.