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                                                                  H.R. No. 903



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives takes pride in 
joining the citizens of Texas in recognizing May 12, 2005, as Omega 
Psi Phi Day at the Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, was 
organized on November 17, 1911, at Howard University in Washington, 
D.C., by Professor Ernest E. Just and three undergraduate students, 
Edgar A. Love, Frank Coleman, and Oscar J. Cooper; the fraternity's 
name was derived from the initials of a Greek phrase meaning 
"friendship is essential to the soul"; and
	WHEREAS, The fraternity's cardinal principles are manhood, 
scholarship, perseverance, and uplift; notable Omega men and 
upholders of these principles include Bill Cosby, Michael Jordan, 
Carter G. Woodson, and Vernon Jordan; and
	WHEREAS, For decades, members of this fraternity have been 
involved in the fight for social justice, from participating in 
sit-ins and other demonstrations to taking part in the activities 
of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; 
and
	WHEREAS, Omega Psi Phi has instituted numerous programs 
within its chapters to further its principles, including voter 
registration, education, and mobilization; among its many social 
action beneficiaries are Assault on Illiteracy, Habitat for 
Humanity, and the American Diabetes Association; and
	WHEREAS, The members of this respected organization 
volunteer and participate in bettering their communities, and their 
activities have earned them the respect and admiration of those who 
know them; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, 
for its many contributions to the state and nation and welcome its 
members as they visit the State Capitol; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for its members as an expression of esteem from the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                 Jones of Dallas

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 903 was adopted by the House on April 
7, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House