Record #: R2022-944   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 9/21/2022 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 9/21/2022
Title: Congratulations extended to Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity on 100th anniversary
Sponsors: Valencia, Anna M.
Attachments: 1. R2022-944.pdf

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS; The men of the Alpha Mu chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc, seated at Northwestern University, celebrate their Centennial anniversary on the day of October 21st, 2022;and

 

WHEREAS; Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc, the first African American Collegiate Greek-lettered Fraternity was incorporated December 4th, 1906, the Alpha Mu chapter was set apart on October 21, 1922, by Brothers Cooper and Greer of Theta Chapter, Chicago; and

 

WHEREAS; The Charter Brothers of Alpha Mu chapter are Dr. Beck, Ralph Banks, Ernest Dyett, Frederick D. Jordan, A.D. Price, Samuel B. Taylor and Warren Williams; and

 

WHEREAS; Brother Samuel B. Taylor, also played on the Football Team and believed to be the only Black member on the team at that time; and

 

WHEREAS; The men ofthe Alpha Mu Chapter proudly wear their black and old gold and truly represent the motto "First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All."; and

 

WHEREAS; The chapter of Alpha Mu has produced some of the leading African American men in this country. Alum such as; Northwestern Board Member Adam Karr (President & Portfolio Manager, Orbis Investments), Northwestern Board Member Milton Morris (CEO, Neuspera Medical), Jason Wright (President, Washington Commanders), Andre Gaines (The One & Only Dick Gregory), Marcus Payne (Vice President Global Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security at Ingredion Incorporated), Michael Blake (CEO, Atlas Strategy Group and Former Vice Chair, Democratic National Committee & New York State Assembly Member) and current Chapter President Marc Montgomery; and

 

WHEREAS; The men of Alpha Mu continue to carry on the legacy of their ancestors and brothers by their commitment to national civic engagement programs and uplifting other young men in education; and

 

WHEREAS; The Alpha Mu Centennial Theme is 100 Years of Service, Impact & Brotherhood; and

 

WHEREAS; The Alpha Mu Centennial Celebration is led by Co-Chair Brothers Dayo Babatunde, Michael Blake, Tony Daniels, Brandon Jones, Dr. Clyde Henderson, Marc Montgomery, Marcus Payne and Mouhamed Toure; and

 

WHEREAS; The 36th General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is Dr. Willis L. Lonzer, 111, a Chicago resident and Brother of Xi Lambda chapter; and

 

WHEREAS; We honor and thank the men of Alpha Mu of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc for their leadership and commitment to community for the last hundred years and wish them a wonderful centennial; and

 

 

WHEREAS, It is appropriate that the City of Chicago salute the men of the Alpha Mu chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc for 100 years of exemplary leadership in scholastic achievement, civil engagement, and public service, and celebrate the men of the Alpha Mu chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha's contributions to the City; now, therefore,

 

BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and Members ofthe City Council ofthe City of Chicago, assembled this twenty first day of September, 2022, do hereby recognize and congratulate the men of the Alpha Mu chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, on the occasion of its Centennial and extend our sincere appreciation and best wishes for its continued success; and

ANDREA M. VALENCIA, CITY CLERK

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be sent to representatives of the Alpha Mu chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, Incorporated, as a token of our esteem.