25 LC 112 2869 Senate Resolution 135 By: Senators Wicks of the 34th, Rhett of the 33rd, Esteves of the 35th, Lucas of the 26th, Mallow of the 2nd and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the Theta Lambda Lambda Chapter of Omega Psi Phi 1 Fraternity Inc.; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, the Theta Lambda Lambda Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. has3 proudly served the communities of Fayette and Coweta counties since its founding on4 January 7, 2002; and5 WHEREAS, since its inception, the chapter has awarded $500,000 in college scholarships6 and provided academic mentoring to the youth of Fayette and Coweta counties, guiding and7 supporting them to achieve personal success; and8 WHEREAS, the chapter has demonstrated its commitment to community service through9 social action initiatives such as providing holiday meals to families in need, donating school10 supplies to local schools, and assisting with disaster relief efforts following the devastating11 tornadoes in Newnan; and12 WHEREAS, the chapter has additionally adopted a section of Highway in Coweta County13 and participates in highway cleanups multiple times a year; and14 S. R. 135 - 1 - 25 LC 112 2869 WHEREAS, the chapter annually donates thousands of dollars in toys to families in need in 15 Fayette and Coweta counties, with the 2024 toy drive exceeding $10,000 in donations and16 marking its largest effort to date; and17 WHEREAS, the chapter hosts and participates in annual blood drives, with donations18 contributing to saving over 845 lives, and actively supports cancer awareness through19 participation in walks for the American Cancer Society; and20 WHEREAS, in 2024, the chapter hosted the inaugural "Captain's 5" event to raise awareness21 of prostate cancer; and22 WHEREAS, the chapter further conducts regular voter registration drives, supporting civic23 engagement and ensuring that residents of Fayette and Coweta counties have access to voter24 education and mobilization resources; and25 WHEREAS, the Theta Lambda Lambda Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. has26 remained steadfast in its mission to uplift and empower the community through scholarship,27 mentorship, service, and advocacy.28 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body29 recognize and commend the Theta Lambda Lambda Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.30 for its decades of service on behalf of the citizens of Fayette and Coweta counties as well as31 extend best wishes for continued success.32 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed33 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Theta Lambda34 Lambda Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.35 S. R. 135 - 2 -