HR1170: HR1170 Omega Day at the Georgia State Capitol; February 10, 2026; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., a historically Black fraternity founded in 1911 at Howard University. It recognizes the fraternity's long history of leadership, scholarship, and civic engagement in Georgia and nationally. The resolution formally designates February 10, 2026 as Omega Day at the Georgia State Capitol, coinciding with the fraternity's annual Legislative Workshop in Atlanta, where members meet with lawmakers to discuss urban, rural, family, military, and collegiate issues. The House commends the fraternity for its advocacy work and directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial recognition.

• Recognizes February 10, 2026 as Omega Day at the Georgia State Capitol.
• Commends Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. for its civic engagement and advocacy work in Georgia.
• Extends the House's best wishes for the fraternity's annual Legislative Workshop in Atlanta.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the fraternity.

This resolution primarily affects Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and its members, particularly those who participate in the annual Legislative Workshop at the Georgia State Capitol. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must distribute a copy of the resolution.

The resolution carries no legal or funding consequences; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical effect is limited to formal recognition of the fraternity's civic work and support for its annual gathering of members at the Georgia Capitol.

• The whereas clauses describe the fraternity's 1911 founding at Howard University and its history of civic and community engagement.
• The first resolved clause has the House commend the fraternity for its advocacy and wish it success at the Legislative Workshop.
• The second resolved clause formally designates February 10, 2026 as Omega Day at the Georgia State Capitol.
• The final resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the fraternity.

1. 2026-01-29House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-01-29House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-01-29House Hopper (House)

• Omari Crawford (D, HD-089)Primary sponsor
• Floyd Griffin (D, HD-149)
• David Sampson (D, HD-153)
• Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)
• Inga Willis (D, HD-055)

• Omega Day
• Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
• Georgia State Capitol
• legislative recognition
• civic engagement