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  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.