2023S0223-1 02/27/23
 
  By: West S.R. No. 251
 
 
 
SENATE RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Patrick N. Jackson, a 50-year member of Omega Psi Phi
  Fraternity, Incorporated, who is being honored by the Theta Alpha
  Chapter of Dallas; and
         WHEREAS, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity was founded on November
  17, 1911, on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C.;
  the first national fraternal organization to be founded at a
  historically black college or university, Omega Psi Phi now has
  more than 700 chapters around the world; and
         WHEREAS, The fraternity has a history of shaping
  visionary, service-oriented men dedicated to advancing
  education, creating opportunities for African Americans, and
  carrying out its principles of manhood, scholarship,
  perseverance, and uplift; in 1927, the fraternity
  institutionalized the annual observance of National Negro
  Achievement Week, a tradition that is now celebrated as Black
  History Month; and
         WHEREAS, Patrick was inducted into the Gamma Sigma Chapter
  of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity in 1972 at Alabama State University;
  now a member of the Theta Alpha Chapter, he has remained a loyal
  member of the fraternity and has served as a role model to
  countless brothers; and
         WHEREAS, Patrick is truly deserving of recognition for his
  longtime membership in Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and for the role
  he has played in carrying out the fraternity's mission of
  empowering people and serving the community; now, therefore, be
  it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, hereby commend Patrick N. Jackson on his many
  achievements and extend to him congratulations on being honored
  by the Theta Alpha Chapter as a 50-year member of Omega Psi Phi
  Fraternity; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.