24 LC 112 1830 Senate Resolution 460 By: Senators Rhett of the 33rd, Jones II of the 22nd and Jones of the 10th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Julius G. Abraham; and for other purposes. 1 WHEREAS, Julius G. Abraham is a meritorious member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity2 Incorporated, Chi Gamma Gamma Chapter; and 3 WHEREAS, the Chi Gamma Gamma Chapter is a spirited service organization in Cobb4 County giving out thousands of dollars in scholarships each year; fundraising for the5 American Cancer Society and the American Diabetes Association; and supporting numerous6 institutions such as the Trinity Food Bank with over 1,000 volunteer man-hours, the Cobb7 County and Marietta school districts, the NAACP, the SCLC, the American Red Cross, and8 the Marietta Police Athletic League; and9 WHEREAS, Julius G. Abraham was named the 2023 Omega Man of the Year for the Cobb10 County Chi Gamma Gamma Chapter, the highest recognition a member of the fraternity can11 receive; and12 WHEREAS, the Omega Man of the Year award is given to a member in good standing who13 goes above and beyond to make the organization what it is today; and14 S. R. 460 - 1 - 24 LC 112 1830 WHEREAS, his leadership and user friendly technology innovations have enhanced the 15 chapter's administrative operations and are now spreading to higher levels of Omega Psi Phi;16 and17 WHEREAS, this native of Statesboro, Georgia, now residing in Marietta, graduated from18 Southern Polytechnic University in Marietta, in Cobb County, and later earned a master's in19 business administration (MBA) at Georgia State University; and20 WHEREAS, Mr. Abraham is an established intercontinental telecommunications leader,21 playing a key role at Zayo Networks in furthering the company's standing as a power in22 global business-to-business telecommunications, facilitating fiber optics networks.23 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body24 recognize and commend Julius G. Abraham for innovations to improve Omega Psi Phi25 business technology and his excellent, efficient, unselfish, and dedicated public service to26 the State of Georgia and extend best wishes for his continued telecommunications excellence27 and community service endeavors as a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. 28 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed29 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Julius G.30 Abraham.31 S. R. 460 - 2 -