25 LC 129 0129
House Resolution 224
By: Representative Crawford of the 89
th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Brother Alonza Anthony Bennett; and for other purposes.
1
WHEREAS, Brother Alonza Anthony Bennett was initiated into the Beta Epsilon Chapter2
of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. at Knoxville College on November 12, 1970; and3
WHEREAS, Brother Bennett holds a life membership in and is an active member of Omega4
Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., and during his remarkable tenure, he has served in nearly every5
position within the organization; and6
WHEREAS, Brother Bennett was one of twelve chartered members of the Kappa Alpha7
Alpha Chapter in Decatur, Georgia, where he also served as the first chapter basileus; and8
WHEREAS, he was elected as the vice Georgia state representative from 1984 to 1985 and9
later served as the sixth Georgia state representative from 1985 to 1987, during which time10
he provided leadership and guidance that strengthened the fraternity's presence and influence11
across the state; and12
H. R. 224
- 1 - 25 LC 129 0129
WHEREAS, he further served simultaneously as the chief of staff for the 36th Grand
13
Basileus Lloyd J. Jordan as well as the sixth international executive director of Omega Psi14
Phi Fraternity Inc.; and15
WHEREAS, he continued his legacy of service as chief of staff to the late Brother Ronald16
J. Taylor, Georgia's 12th state representative; and17
WHEREAS, his commitment to excellence has been recognized by his peers through the18
many decorations and awards he has received, including the Kappa Alpha Alpha Chapter's19
Omega Man of the Year Award, the Seventh District Omega Man of the Year Award, the20
Superior Service Award, the Distinguished Service and Leadership Award, and more; and21
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this outstanding individual be22
appropriately honored for his 50 years of devoted service to his fellow citizens.23
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that24
the members of this body recognize and commend Brother Alonza Anthony Bennett for his25
many remarkable contributions and lifetime commitment to Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.26
as well as extend best wishes for future health and happiness.27
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized28
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to29
Brother Alonza Anthony Bennett.30
H. R. 224
- 2 -