HONORING ALPHA ALPHA BETA OMEGA CHAPTER UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF BASILEUS CHERYL D. LARKIN

On 2026-10-09, Representative Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL-24) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING ALPHA ALPHA BETA OMEGA CHAPTER UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF BASILEUS CHERYL D. LARKIN" in the House.

HONORING ALPHA ALPHA BETA OMEGA CHAPTER UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF BASILEUS CHERYL D. LARKIN

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 159 (Friday, October 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 159 (Friday, October 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1054-E1055] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING ALPHA ALPHA BETA OMEGA CHAPTER UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF BASILEUS CHERYL D. LARKIN ______ HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON of florida in the house of representatives Friday, October 9, 2026 Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I include in the Record the following proclamation in honor of the accomplishments of Alpha Alpha Beta Omega Chapter under the Leadership of Basileus Cheryl D. Larkin on the occasion of the end of her presidency: Whereas, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Alpha Alpha Beta Omega Chapter, was chartered on April 15, 2018, by 58 dedicated Charter Members who sought to uphold the Sorority's legacy of service and sisterhood; and [[Page E1055]] Whereas, the chapter has since grown in both membership and impact, expanding to include 115 dynamic women; and Whereas, under the extraordinary leadership of Charter Member and Basileus Cheryl D. Larkin, who has faithfully served as President from January 2023 to December 2024, the chapter flourished in alignment with her administration's inspiring theme, We Are One--Excelling Through Service, Leadership, and the Spirit of Sisterly Love; and Whereas, the Alpha Alpha Beta Omega Chapter has remained steadfast in its commitment to Service to All Mankind, demonstrating exceptional dedication to the local community and beyond, through programs that uplift, empower, and inspire; and Whereas, in November 2024, under Basileus' Larkin's leadership, the chapter achieved a monumental milestone by hosting its Inaugural Membership Experience, welcoming nine new members into this illustrious sisterhood; and Whereas, Alpha Alpha Beta Omega Chapter was honored with numerous awards and accolades for its outstanding service, leadership, and sisterhood, including 1st Place, AKA International Program--Strengthen Our Sisterhood Award (Large Chapter), 2023 Reactivation Award, 2023 1st Place S.O.A.R. Award (Large Chapter), 2023 Best of the Best Graduate Chapters, 2024 Ethel A. Grice Attendance Award, and 2024 Eva Harris Cofield Attendance Award; and Whereas, the chapter demonstrated a commitment to empowering youth through the Youth Leadership Institute (YLI) program, developing future leaders in the local community; and Whereas, Alpha Alpha Beta Omega Chapter addressed critical needs through its CHIPP initiative, which provided meals to local elementary school students, embodying the Sorority's mission of impactful service; and Now, therefore, be it resolved that I, Frederica S. Wilson, a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the 24th Congressional District of Florida, do hereby recognize and celebrate the outstanding achievements of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Alpha Alpha Beta Omega Chapter, under the transformative leadership of Basileus Cheryl D. Larkin. I extend heartfelt gratitude to Basileus Cheryl D. Larkin for her unwavering commitment to excellence, service, and sisterhood, and recognize her pivotal role in leading the We Are One Administration to unparalleled success. ____________________