--- title: SR 135. Theta Lambda Lambda Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr135 cite_as: SR 135, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr135 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr135.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr135/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69986 date: 2025-02-06 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Theta Lambda Lambda Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.; recognize ## Text Senate Resolution 135 By: Senators Wicks of the 34th, Rhett of the 33rd, Esteves of the 35th, Lucas of the 26th, Mallow of the 2nd and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the Theta Lambda Lambda Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Theta Lambda Lambda Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. has proudly served the communities of Fayette and Coweta counties since its founding on January 7, 2002; and WHEREAS, since its inception, the chapter has awarded $500,000 in college scholarships and provided academic mentoring to the youth of Fayette and Coweta counties, guiding and supporting them to achieve personal success; and WHEREAS, the chapter has demonstrated its commitment to community service through social action initiatives such as providing holiday meals to families in need, donating school supplies to local schools, and assisting with disaster relief efforts following the devastating tornadoes in Newnan; and WHEREAS, the chapter has additionally adopted a section of Highway in Coweta County and participates in highway cleanups multiple times a year; and WHEREAS, the chapter annually donates thousands of dollars in toys to families in need in Fayette and Coweta counties, with the 2024 toy drive exceeding $10,000 in donations and marking its largest effort to date; and WHEREAS, the chapter hosts and participates in annual blood drives, with donations contributing to saving over 845 lives, and actively supports cancer awareness through participation in walks for the American Cancer Society; and WHEREAS, in 2024, the chapter hosted the inaugural "Captain's 5" event to raise awareness of prostate cancer; and WHEREAS, the chapter further conducts regular voter registration drives, supporting civic engagement and ensuring that residents of Fayette and Coweta counties have access to voter education and mobilization resources; and WHEREAS, the Theta Lambda Lambda Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. has remained steadfast in its mission to uplift and empower the community through scholarship, mentorship, service, and advocacy. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that 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 as well as extend best wishes for continued success. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Theta Lambda Lambda Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. 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. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-02-06) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-02-06) - Sponsors: Kenya Wicks, Michael Rhett, Jason Esteves, David Lucas, Derek Mallow, Sheikh Rahman, Ed Harbison, RaShaun Kemp, Donzella James, Gail Davenport - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69986 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr135.md?full=1