Georgia CommonsSR 111: Blue and White Day; recognize February 10, 2025
Last action February 4, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution designates February 10, 2025 as Blue and White Day at the state capitol, honoring Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate. It does not change any law. Instead, it formally recognizes February 10, 2025 as Blue and White Day at the state capitol, honoring two historically Black Greek-letter organizations, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. The resolution praises both organizations for their community service work in Georgia, including their chapters' efforts on health equity, voter education, and economic justice. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the two organizations as a keepsake of the honor.
What the bill does
- Designates February 10, 2025 as Blue and White Day at the Georgia state capitol.
- Formally 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 and distribute copies of the resolution to both organizations.
- Creates no new statutes, funding, or penalties, as a resolution of this kind carries only symbolic and ceremonial effect.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., along with their Georgia chapters, as the organizations being honored. The Secretary of the Senate is tasked with distributing copies to them.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians. Its significance is symbolic, giving official state recognition to the community service contributions of two fraternal organizations and marking February 10, 2025 as a day of honor at the capitol.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause recognizes February 10, 2025 as Blue and White Day at the state capitol and commends the two organizations.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available for distribution to both organizations.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize February 10, 2025, as Blue and White Day at the state capitol; commend the combined efforts of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)
Topics
- state capitol recognition
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
- ceremonial resolution