This House Resolution honors Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. , on its 118th anniversary, recognizing its founding on December 4, 1906, at Cornell University as the first intercollegiate fraternity for African-American men. The fraternity's mission focuses on developing leaders, promoting brotherhood and academic excellence, and providing service and advocacy to communities globally, with over 720 chapters. The resolution highlights the fraternity's significant role in the African-American community's fight for civil rights , citing prominent members like Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Thurgood Marshall. It also acknowledges its impactful general programs such as "Brother's Keeper," "A Voteless People Is A Hopeless People," "Go-to-High School, Go-to-College," and "Project Alpha." The House of Representatives ultimately congratulates and commends the fraternity for its enduring legacy of service.