SR723: SR723 Blue and White Day; recognize March 3, 2026

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. 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 within the National Pan-Hellenic Council. The resolution's preamble describes the two groups' history of community service, civic engagement, and health and economic justice initiatives through their Georgia chapters. The Senate commends their combined efforts and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to both organizations. It does not create any new law, funding, or ongoing program.

• 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 work in Georgia.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to both organizations.
• Creates no funding, penalties, or changes to existing Georgia law, since it is a ceremonial recognition rather than a statute.

The resolution primarily affects Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, and their Georgia chapters, who receive formal recognition. It has no direct legal or regulatory effect on the broader public.

While the resolution carries no legal force or funding, it gives official state recognition to two fraternal and civic organizations, marking their community service with a designated day at the capitol and a formal copy of the resolution for their records.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe the history and service missions of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority in Georgia.
• The resolving clause designates March 3, 2026, as Blue and White Day at the state capitol.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to both organizations.

1. 2026-02-09Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-06Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)Primary sponsor
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)

• ceremonial resolution
• fraternity and sorority recognition
• state capitol events
• community service