SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 491
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Dr. Lew Blackburn, a 50-year member of Omega Psi Phi
Fraternity, Incorporated, who is being honored by the Theta Alpha
Chapter of Dallas; and
WHEREAS, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity was founded on November
17, 1911, on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C.;
the first national fraternal organization to be founded at a
historically Black college, Omega Psi Phi now has more than 750
chapters worldwide; and
WHEREAS, For more than a century, its members have promoted
the fraternity's Cardinal Principles of Manhood, Scholarship,
Perseverance, and Uplift; through character building, leadership
development, and comradeship, the fraternity has built a dynamic
force of men dedicated to serving their communities, advancing
opportunities for African Americans, and empowering others; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Blackburn was inducted into the Theta Theta
Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity on March 31, 1975; over the
years, he has remained a loyal member of the fraternity and has
served as a role model to countless brothers; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Blackburn is truly deserving of recognition
for his longtime membership in Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and for
the role he has played in carrying out the fraternity's mission
to empower individuals and serve the community; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Lew Blackburn on his many
achievements and contributions to his community and extend to him
congratulations on being honored by the Theta Alpha Chapter as a
50-year member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him 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 May 5, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate