SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 495
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Jeffrey Hamilton, 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, Omega Psi Phi now has
  more than 750 chapters worldwide; and
         WHEREAS, For more than a century, its members have promoted
  the fraternity's Cardinal Principles of Manhood, Scholarship,
  Perseverance, and Uplift; through character building, leadership
  development, and comradeship, the fraternity has built a dynamic
  force of men dedicated to serving their communities, advancing
  opportunities for African Americans, and empowering others; and
         WHEREAS, Jeffrey Hamilton was inducted into the Theta
  Sigma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity on December 5, 1975;
  over the years, he has remained a loyal member of the fraternity
  and has served as a role model to countless brothers; and
         WHEREAS, Jeffrey 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 to empower
  individuals and serve the community; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
  Legislature, hereby commend Jeffery Hamilton on his many
  achievements and contributions to his community 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.
 
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    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 12, 2025.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate