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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, in honor of |
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Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Day at the State Capitol on March 18, |
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2025; and |
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WHEREAS, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, was |
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founded on November 17, 1911, at Howard University; the first |
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Black national fraternal organization to be established at a |
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Historically Black College or University, Omega Psi Phi |
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Fraternity now has more than 700 chapters around the world; and |
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WHEREAS, The fraternity has a history of shaping |
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purposeful, service-oriented men who seek to create permanent |
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improvements in health, housing, civil rights, and education for |
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African Americans; in 1927, the fraternity instituted the annual |
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observance of National Negro Achievement Week, a tradition that |
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continues to be celebrated today as Black History Month; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout its existence, Omega Psi Phi |
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Fraternity has been led by visionary and capable members who have |
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allowed the fraternity to develop a worldwide presence; its |
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members are devoted to promoting the organization's mission of |
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shaping individuals and communities who uphold the values of |
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strength, responsibility, and perseverance and who promote the |
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ideals of scholarship and service; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its inception, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity has |
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been a source of hope, inspiration, and positive change in the |
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communities it serves, and it is indeed fitting that its members |
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receive special recognition on their fine leadership and their |
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outstanding efforts on behalf of the fraterity; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby recognize March 18, 2025, as Omega Psi Phi |
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Fraternity Day at the Capitol and extend to the visiting |
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delegation sincere best wishes for an enjoyable stay in Austin; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the fraternity in honor of this occasion. |