SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 333

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Lone Star Ques of the Ninth District of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and to join them in celebrating Omega Day at the State Capitol; and

WHEREAS, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, was founded on November 17, 1911, at Howard University; the first Black national fraternal organization to be established at a historically Black college or university, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity now has more than 700 chapters around the world; and

WHEREAS, The fraternity has a history of shaping purposeful, service-oriented men who seek to create permanent improvements in health, housing, civil rights, and education for African Americans; in 1927, the fraternity instituted the annual observance of National Negro Achievement Week, a tradition that continues to be celebrated today as Black History Month; and

WHEREAS, Throughout its existence, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity has been led by visionary and capable members who have allowed the fraternity to develop a worldwide presence; the Mighty Ninth District of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity encompasses the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas, and its members are devoted to promoting the organization's mission of shaping individuals and communities who uphold the values of strength, responsibility, and perseverance and who promote the ideals of scholarship and service; and

WHEREAS, Since its inception, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity has been a source of hope, inspiration, and positive change in the communities it serves, and it is indeed fitting that the distinguished members of this organization receive special recognition on their fine leadership and their outstanding efforts on behalf of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby recognize the Lone Star Ques of the Ninth District of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, and extend to them best wishes on the occasion of Omega Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

West

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 21, 2023.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate