SR129: SR129 Blue and White Day; recognize February 10, 2025

This resolution is a ceremonial measure passed by the Georgia Senate. It does not change any law but formally recognizes February 10, 2025, as Blue and White Day at the state capitol. The resolution praises the community service work of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., which has 56 active chapters in Georgia, and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., which has 60 active chapters in the state. It commends their joint efforts on projects addressing health inequities, voter education, and economic justice. The Senate directs its Secretary to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to both organizations as a keepsake of the recognition.

• Formally designates February 10, 2025, as Blue and White Day at the Georgia state capitol.
• Commends Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. for their community service work in Georgia.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to both organizations.
• Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties, since it is a symbolic recognition rather than a law change.

This resolution directly names Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., along with their Georgia chapters and members. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who must prepare copies for distribution.

The resolution has no effect on Georgia law, funding, or day-to-day life for the general public. Its practical significance is limited to a public acknowledgment from the Georgia Senate honoring the two organizations' community service work.

• The whereas clauses describe the history and community service focus of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. in Georgia.
• The resolving clause designates February 10, 2025, as Blue and White Day at the state capitol and commends both organizations.
• A further resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for distribution to the two organizations.

1. 2025-02-05Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-04Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)Primary sponsor
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)

• ceremonial resolution
• Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity
• Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
• state capitol recognition