Georgia CommonsSR 723: Blue and White Day; recognize March 3, 2026
Last action February 9, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution designates March 3, 2026, as Blue and White Day at the state capitol, honoring Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial measure passed by the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes March 3, 2026, as Blue and White Day at the state capitol, honoring Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, two historically Black Greek organizations described as the only constitutionally bonded brother and sister organizations in the National Pan-Hellenic Council. The resolution praises both groups' community service work in Georgia, including efforts on health equity, voter mobilization, and economic justice, citing 56 active Phi Beta Sigma chapters and 60 active Zeta Phi Beta chapters statewide. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to both organizations. It creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties.
What the bill does
- Formally designates March 3, 2026, as Blue and White Day at the Georgia state capitol.
- Commends Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, for their community service in Georgia.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to both organizations.
- Creates no binding legal obligation, funding, or enforcement mechanism; it is a symbolic honor.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, and their Georgia chapters. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who must prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the two organizations.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians generally. Its practical impact is a one-day ceremonial recognition at the state capitol and a formal record of the Senate honoring the two organizations' service work, without changing any law, funding, or program.
Key provisions
- Resolving clause recognizes March 3, 2026, as Blue and White Day at the state capitol and commends the two organizations' combined efforts.
- Final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.
From the bill
“the only constitutionally bonded brother and sister organizations among the National Pan-Hellenic Council”
“recognize March 3, 2026, as Blue and White Day at the state capitol”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
Topics
- Georgia Senate resolution
- Blue and White Day
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
- commemorative day