HR196: HR196 Omega Day at the state capitol; February 11, 2025; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It recognizes the history and service of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., which was founded in 1911 at Howard University as the first international fraternal organization founded at a Historically Black College or University. The resolution highlights the fraternity's four cardinal principles, its global membership, and the Georgia State Organization, which was established in 1963 and includes more than 10,000 members across 46 chapters serving 40 Georgia counties. It also names several prominent Omega Psi Phi members in Georgia leadership roles. The resolution designates February 11, 2025 as Omega Day at the state capitol and directs the House Clerk to distribute copies to fraternity members.

• Formally recognizes February 11, 2025, as Omega Day at the Georgia state capitol.
• Commends the State of Georgia Organization of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. for its public service.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to fraternity members.
• Creates no new law, funding, or enforceable requirement; it is a symbolic statement by the House.

The resolution directly names and honors the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and its Georgia State Organization, including named members who hold public office or leadership roles, such as a member of Congress, university presidents, sheriffs, and a public service commissioner.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it has no direct legal or financial effect on Georgians. Its practical significance is symbolic: it gives official state recognition to the fraternity's history and community service on a designated day at the capitol.

• The whereas clauses describe the fraternity's 1911 founding at Howard University and its founders.
• The whereas clauses describe the Georgia State Organization's 1963 founding, membership size, and service across 40 counties and 16 colleges.
• The resolved clause formally designates February 11, 2025, as Omega Day at the state capitol.
• The final clause directs the House Clerk to distribute copies of the resolution to fraternity members.

1. 2025-02-06House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-06House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-06House Hopper (House)

• Omari Crawford (D, HD-089)Primary sponsor
• David Sampson (D, HD-153)
• Floyd Griffin (D, HD-149)
• Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)
• Inga Willis (D, HD-055)
• Edna Jackson (D, HD-165)

• ceremonial resolution
• Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
• state capitol recognition
• Georgia House of Representatives