HR 1170: Omega Day at the Georgia State Capitol; February 10, 2026; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to any law. It recognizes February 10, 2026 as Omega Day at the Georgia State Capitol, marking the annual Legislative Workshop held by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., a historically Black fraternity founded in 1911 at Howard University. The resolution commends the fraternity for its civic engagement and advocacy work across Georgia and extends good wishes for the workshop, where members meet with lawmakers to discuss urban, rural, family, military, and collegiate policy issues. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the fraternity.

• Formally recognizes February 10, 2026 as Omega Day at the Georgia State Capitol.
• Commends Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. for its civic engagement and community advocacy work in Georgia.
• Extends the House's best wishes for the fraternity's annual Legislative Workshop.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for the fraternity.

This resolution mainly concerns Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and its members statewide, including Georgia State Representative Timothy Block, who leads the fraternity's legislative engagement. It does not impose obligations on the public, agencies, or businesses.

The resolution carries no legal or funding changes; its practical effect is symbolic recognition. It formally acknowledges the fraternity's civic work and gives the group an official day of honor at the Capitol tied to their advocacy visit.

• The resolution recites Omega Psi Phi Fraternity's founding in 1911 and its history as the first African-American Greek-letter fraternity at a Historically Black College or University.
• It notes the fraternity's annual Legislative Workshop in Atlanta led by Representative Timothy Block.
• It resolves that the House recognizes and commends the fraternity for civic progress and human welfare advocacy.
• It resolves that February 10, 2026 is designated as Omega Day at the Georgia State Capitol.
• It directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the fraternity.

1. 2026-01-29House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-01-29House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-01-29House Hopper (House)

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

• ceremonial resolution
• Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
• Georgia State Capitol
• civic engagement