Georgia CommonsSR 129: Blue and White Day; recognize February 10, 2025
Last action February 5, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes 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 rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or obligations. It designates February 10, 2025, as Blue and White Day at the state capitol in honor of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, two historically Black Greek organizations with dozens of active chapters across Georgia. The resolution praises both groups for community service work, including 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. It does not create any new state program, funding, or legal requirement.
What the bill does
- Formally designates February 10, 2025, as Blue and White Day at the Georgia state capitol.
- Commends Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. for their community service efforts in Georgia.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to both organizations.
- Creates no new law, funding, or ongoing legal obligation, since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a bill amending Georgia code.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., along with their Georgia chapters and members. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with distributing copies of the resolution.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally. Its practical significance is symbolic: it gives official state recognition to the community service work of two long-standing fraternal organizations and marks a day of observance 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 resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for distribution to Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
From the bill
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize February 10, 2025, as Blue and White Day at the state capitol”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
- state capitol observance