Georgia CommonsHR 224: Bennett, Brother Alonza Anthony; commend
Last action February 10, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors Brother Alonza Anthony Bennett for 50 years of service to Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., including his time as a Georgia state representative for the fraternity.
The summaries below were written by an AI model (claude-sonnet-5) from the text of the resolution and are not part of it. Quote the text, not the summary. The stored text is the Introduced version, the latest LegiScan holds.
In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it recognizes Brother Alonza Anthony Bennett for his decades of service to Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., tracing his history from his initiation at Knoxville College in 1970 through his leadership roles, including chartering member of the Kappa Alpha Alpha Chapter in Decatur, Georgia, and his terms as the fraternity's vice and sixth Georgia state representative. The resolution also notes his work as chief of staff to two of the fraternity's national leaders and lists several awards he has received. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to Bennett as a keepsake of the honor.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Brother Alonza Anthony Bennett for his contributions to Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.
- Extends the House's best wishes to Bennett for future health and happiness.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Bennett.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Brother Alonza Anthony Bennett. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to him.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its practical significance is symbolic: it creates an official state record honoring Bennett's decades of fraternity leadership and public service.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount Bennett's initiation into Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. in 1970 and his history of leadership roles within the organization.
- The resolved clause formally commends Bennett for his contributions and wishes him future health and happiness.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Bennett.
From the bill
“it is abundantly fitting and proper that this outstanding individual be appropriately honored for his 50 years of devoted service to his fellow citizens”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Omari Crawford (D, HD-089)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
- Georgia House of Representatives
- civic honors