SR 135: Theta Lambda Lambda Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.; recognize
Last action February 6, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends the Theta Lambda Lambda Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. for its community service in Fayette and Coweta counties.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate honoring the Theta Lambda Lambda Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., which has served Fayette and Coweta counties since 2002. The resolution lists the chapter's community contributions, including more than $500,000 in college scholarships, academic mentoring, holiday meals, school supply donations, disaster relief after Newnan tornadoes, highway cleanups, toy drives, blood drives, cancer awareness events, and voter registration efforts. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the Senate recognizes and commends the chapter for its service and wishes it continued success. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the chapter for its records.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends the Theta Lambda Lambda Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. for its community service.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the chapter.
- Does not create, change, or repeal any Georgia statute; it is a symbolic statement of the Senate's position.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the Theta Lambda Lambda Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. and, by extension, the residents of Fayette and Coweta counties who have benefited from the chapter's scholarships, mentoring, and community service programs.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no law. Its practical impact is symbolic: it gives the chapter official recognition from the Georgia Senate for its scholarship funding, mentoring, and community service work over more than two decades.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites the chapter's history and community contributions since its founding on January 7, 2002.
- The operative resolving clause states the Senate recognizes and commends the chapter for its service to Fayette and Coweta counties.
- A further clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to the chapter.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend the Theta Lambda Lambda Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. for its decades of service on behalf of the citizens of Fayette and Coweta counties”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)
- David Lucas (D, SD-026)
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
- Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
Topics
- legislative recognition
- community service
- Fayette County
- Coweta County
- fraternal organizations