2025S0242-1 03/13/25
By: West S.R. No. 292
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, in honor of
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Day at the State Capitol on March 18,
2025; 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; 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 its members
receive special recognition on their fine leadership and their
outstanding efforts on behalf of the fraterity; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby recognize March 18, 2025, as Omega Psi Phi
Fraternity Day at the Capitol and extend to the visiting
delegation sincere best wishes for an enjoyable stay in Austin;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the fraternity in honor of this occasion.