A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION commemorating the 100th
anniversary of the founding of Omega Psi Phi.
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A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
commemorating the 100th
anniversary of the founding of Omega Psi Phi.
Whereas, this year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of
the Omega Psi Phi fraternity on November 17th, 1911, at Howard
University in Washington, D.C.; and,
Whereas, Omega Psi Phi was the first fraternity founded at a
historically black university, established by four men "of the very
highest ideals and intellect" who went on to distinguished careers in
the arts and sciences; and,
Whereas, the contributions of Omega and its members to the
political, artistic and scientific life of this nation are many and
invaluable, with a proud history of support for the causes of civil rights
and social justice, long-standing partnerships with the United Negro
College Fund and the NAACP, and a distinguished roll of former
members that includes Langston Hughes, Bill Cosby, Jim Clyburn,
Jesse Jackson and Michael Jordan; and,
Whereas, the fraternity is to be recognized particularly for its role
in promoting the study of Black History, having established, at the
instigation of the "Father of Black History" and former member Carter
G. Woodson, an annual "Negro Achievement Week," later expanded
and renamed, and continuing today as "Black History Month;" and,
Whereas, the fraternity continues to shape and direct the lives and
educations of young black men in its chapters across the United States
and throughout the world: Therefore,
SECTION 1.That the Indiana General Assembly officially
commemorates the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Omega Psi
Phi fraternity, recognizes the many contributions of its members to the
life and history of the United States, and expresses its hope that the
fraternity in its second century will enjoy as many successes and
achievements as in its first.
SECTION 2. That the Principal Clerk of the House of
Representatives transmit a copy of this resolution to the national offices
of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity in Georgia, and to the fifteen fraternity
chapters at colleges and universities in Indiana.