H.R. No. 520
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and Zeta Phi
Beta Sorority are celebrating Blue and White Day at the State
Capitol on March 18, 2025; and
WHEREAS, In 1914, Phi Beta Sigma was established at Howard
University, and six years later, Zeta Phi Beta was formed with the
fraternity's assistance; the two organizations are
constitutionally bound and enjoy a mutually supportive
relationship; and
WHEREAS, Phi Beta Sigma has initiated 225,000 members since
its founding; over the years, the group has expanded its service
mission by creating the Phi Beta Sigma National Foundation, the Phi
Beta Sigma Federal Credit Union, and the Sigma Beta Club
Foundation; members also sponsor international programs focusing
on education, business development, and social action; and
WHEREAS, Zeta Phi Beta is dedicated to improving the human
condition both at home and abroad; the sorority was the first
National Pan-Hellenic Council organization to charter a chapter in
Africa, and it has initiated over 125,000 college-educated women in
chapters around the world; since its inception, its members have
worked to transform their communities through volunteerism, and
they have advocated powerfully for social and civic progress;
through its National Educational Foundation, the group awards
scholarships, conducts community education and training programs,
and supports scientific research; and
WHEREAS, A joint effort of Phi Beta Sigma and Zeta Phi Beta,
Blue and White Day provides an opportunity for the two
organizations' members to reaffirm their steadfast commitment to
community service and civic engagement, and it is indeed a pleasure
to recognize their contributions at this time; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 18, 2025, as Blue and White Day
at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the delegations
from Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the organizations as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
A. Davis of Dallas
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 520 was adopted by the House on March
18, 2025, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House