H.R. No. 274
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Black History Month is taking place in February
2025, providing a fitting opportunity to recognize the Divine Nine
fraternities and sororities; and
WHEREAS, The group consists of the nine historically African
American fraternities and sororities that make up the National
Pan-Hellenic Council, which includes Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity,
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Omega Psi
Phi Fraternity, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Phi Beta Sigma
Fraternity, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, and
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity; and
WHEREAS, The Divine Nine boast a rich history of academic
excellence and community service and they have played an
instrumental role in shaping generations of leaders; the
organizations support their members in a wide range of academic,
professional, and civic endeavors, and over the years, they have
helped to strengthen communities and address societal challenges
both locally and globally; and
WHEREAS, Many members of the fraternities and sororities have
excelled in the fields of politics, education, arts, and
entertainment, and they have used their platforms to advocate for
social justice and equality; moreover, the Divine Nine have
collectively raised millions of dollars for educational
scholarships and initiatives that help underserved communities;
and
WHEREAS, The Divine Nine have worked to foster brotherhoods
and sisterhoods of concerned citizens who devote themselves to the
greater good, and their members may indeed reflect with pride on
their noteworthy tradition of activism and achievement; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby honor the Divine Nine fraternities and
sororities on the occasion of Black History Month and extend to all
those affiliated with the organizations sincere best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Divine Nine as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Jones of Harris
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 274 was adopted by the House on
February 26, 2025, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House