SR727: SR727 Eta Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate honoring the Eta Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., which was founded in Atlanta on December 1, 1919 and was the first Black Greek-letter chapter chartered in Georgia. It recounts the chapter's history, including its role in promoting Black history education, its members' service in World War II, its involvement in voter mobilization and the Open Housing movement, and its support for the Atlanta Student Movement. The resolution does not create any new law, funding, or requirement. It simply states that the Senate recognizes the chapter, commends its long history of public service, and wishes it continued success. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for the chapter to keep.

• Formally recognizes the Eta Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. as an organization honored by the Georgia Senate.
• Commends the chapter's history of public service and civic involvement dating back to 1919.
• Extends the Senate's best wishes for the chapter's continued success.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to the chapter.

This resolution affects the Eta Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and its members, who receive formal recognition from the Georgia Senate, as well as the Secretary of the Senate, who must prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution.

The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It gives the chapter official recognition from the state legislature and a keepsake document honoring its history, but it does not change any law, create funding, or impose obligations on anyone else.

• The whereas clauses detail the chapter's founding in 1919, its role in Black history education efforts, and its members' military and civil rights activities.
• The resolved clause has the Senate recognize the chapter, commend its service history, and wish it continued success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make an official copy available to the chapter for distribution.

1. 2026-02-10Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-09Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)Primary sponsor
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
• Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
• Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)

• ceremonial resolution
• Black Greek-letter organizations
• Atlanta history
• Georgia Senate honors