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Regular Session, 2014
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 168
BY REPRESENTATIVE HUNTER
SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Thursday, May 29, 2014, as Omega Day at
the state capitol
A RESOLUTION1
To recognize Thursday, May 29, 2014, as Omega Psi Phi Day at the Louisiana State Capitol2
and to commend Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated.3
WHEREAS, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, was founded on November 17,4
1911, at Howard University in Washington, D.C., by Professor Ernest E. Just and three5
undergraduate students, Edgar A. Love, Frank Coleman, and Oscar J. Cooper; and6
WHEREAS, the fraternity's name was derived from the initials of a Greek phrase7
meaning "friendship is essential to the soul"; and8
WHEREAS, manhood, scholarship, perseverance, and uplift are the cardinal9
principles of the fraternity; and10
WHEREAS, Omega Psi Phi was the first black national fraternal organization to be11
founded at a historically black college; and12
WHEREAS, notable Omega men include Bill Cosby, Michael Jordan, Carter G.13
Woodson, and Vernon Jordan; and14
WHEREAS, for decades, members of this fraternity have been involved in the fight15
for social justice, from participating in sit-ins and other demonstrations to taking part in the16
activities of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; and17
WHEREAS, Omega Psi Phi has instituted numerous programs within its chapters to18
further its principles, including voter registration, education, and mobilization; and19
WHEREAS, among its many social action beneficiaries are Assault on Illiteracy,20
Habitat for Humanity, and the American Diabetes Association; and21 HLS 14RS-5735 ORIGINAL
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WHEREAS, the members of this respected fraternity work and volunteer to better1
their communities, and through their activities they have earned widespread respect as2
individuals and as a fraternity.3
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby4
recognize Thursday, May 29, 2014, as Omega Psi Phi Day at the Louisiana State Capitol,5
does hereby commend the members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, for their6
many accomplishments and contributions, and does hereby extend enduring appreciation for7
the tremendous honor and pride that this wonderful organization brings to its community,8
state, and nation.9
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted10
to Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated.11
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
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Recognizes Thursday, May 29, 2014, as Omega Psi Phi Day at the state capitol.