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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 490
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Clarence Moore, a 50-year member of Omega Psi Phi |
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Fraternity, Incorporated, who is being honored by the Theta Alpha |
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Chapter of Dallas; and |
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WHEREAS, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity was founded on November |
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17, 1911, on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C.; |
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the first national fraternal organization to be founded at a |
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historically Black college, Omega Psi Phi now has more than 750 |
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chapters worldwide; and |
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WHEREAS, For more than a century, its members have promoted |
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the fraternity's Cardinal Principles of Manhood, Scholarship, |
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Perseverance, and Uplift; through character building, leadership |
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development, and comradeship, the fraternity has built a dynamic |
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force of men dedicated to serving their communities, advancing |
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opportunities for African Americans, and empowering others; and |
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WHEREAS, Clarence Moore was inducted into the Gamma Gamma |
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Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity on November 21, 1975; over |
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the years, he has remained a loyal member of the fraternity and |
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has served as a role model to countless brothers; and |
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WHEREAS, Clarence is truly deserving of recognition for his |
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longtime membership in Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and for the role he |
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has played in carrying out the fraternity's mission to empower |
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individuals and serve the community; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Clarence Moore on his many |
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achievements and contributions to his community and extend to him |
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congratulations on being honored by the Theta Alpha Chapter as a |
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50-year member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on May 5, 2025. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |