SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 333
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Lone Star Ques of the Ninth District of Omega Psi
Phi Fraternity and to join them in celebrating Omega Day at the
State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, was
founded on November 17, 1911, at Howard University; the first
Black national fraternal organization to be established at a
historically Black college or university, Omega Psi Phi
Fraternity now has more than 700 chapters around the world; and
WHEREAS, The fraternity has a history of shaping
purposeful, service-oriented men who seek to create permanent
improvements in health, housing, civil rights, and education for
African Americans; in 1927, the fraternity instituted the annual
observance of National Negro Achievement Week, a tradition that
continues to be celebrated today as Black History Month; and
WHEREAS, Throughout its existence, Omega Psi Phi
Fraternity has been led by visionary and capable members who have
allowed the fraternity to develop a worldwide presence; the
Mighty Ninth District of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity encompasses the
states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas, and its
members are devoted to promoting the organization's mission of
shaping individuals and communities who uphold the values of
strength, responsibility, and perseverance and who promote the
ideals of scholarship and service; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity has
been a source of hope, inspiration, and positive change in the
communities it serves, and it is indeed fitting that the
distinguished members of this organization receive special
recognition on their fine leadership and their outstanding efforts
on behalf of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby recognize the Lone Star Ques of the Ninth
District of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, and extend to
them best wishes on the occasion of Omega Day at the State
Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 21, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate