HR0390 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated was founded in 1911 at Howard University and became the first international fraternal organization to be founded at a historically black college; and

WHEREAS, Omega Psi Phi's mission is to uplift the community through outreach programs, health initiatives, scholarship funds, mentorship programs, educational programs, and more; and

WHEREAS, The Sigma Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated was founded in 1921 in Chicago and consisted of Omega men that came to Chicago to pursue post graduate degrees; and

WHEREAS, The Sigma Omega Chapter upholds the values of Omega Psi Phi through community outreach and philanthropy, including involved programming, through their signature Mardi Gras event to raise funds for scholarships, and through the Sigma Omega Foundation; and

WHEREAS, On September 16, 2023, the Sigma Omega Chapter will hold their centennial gala and bring together members to celebrate the impact that the chapter has had on the City of Chicago and Omega Psi Phi, recognize those that have made a difference, and look ahead to the future; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we declare September 16, 2023 as Sigma Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated Day in the State of Illinois and encourage all residents to come together to recognize the fraternity's ongoing service; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Sigma Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated as a symbol of our respect and esteem.