HR 196: Omega Day at the state capitol; February 11, 2025; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives designates February 11, 2025, as Omega Day at the state capitol. It honors the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., a historically Black fraternal organization founded in 1911 at Howard University, and highlights the fraternity's history, principles, and community service programs. The resolution notes the fraternity's Georgia State Organization, established in 1963, which includes over 10,000 members and 46 chapters across 40 counties and 16 colleges and universities in the state. It also lists notable Omega members in Georgia public life. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies for distribution to fraternity members. It does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.

• Formally designates February 11, 2025, as Omega Day at the Georgia state capitol.
• Commends the Georgia State Organization of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. for its public service work.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to fraternity members.
• Does not create any new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic recognition by the House.

The resolution mainly concerns members of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and its Georgia State Organization, including its chapters and affiliated colleges and universities. It also names specific Georgia public officials who are fraternity members, but it does not impose any legal obligation on the public.

The resolution has no legal effect beyond a ceremonial designation, but it gives official recognition from the Georgia House to the fraternity's history and community service, and marks February 11, 2025, as a day of commemoration at the state capitol.

• The whereas clauses recount the fraternity's 1911 founding at Howard University and its four founders and cardinal principles.
• The whereas clauses describe the Georgia State Organization's 1963 founding, its membership size, and its reach across 40 counties and 16 colleges and universities.
• The resolved clause formally recognizes February 11, 2025, as Omega Day at the state capitol and commends the organization's public service.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies of the resolution available for distribution 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
• historically Black organizations
• Georgia House of Representatives