HR1387: HR1387 Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.; longstanding service and contributions to the communities of Douglas, Paulding, and Carroll Counties; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives formally recognizes Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., an international service organization, for its long history of community involvement in Douglas, Paulding, and Carroll Counties. The resolution cites the fraternity's mentorship programs, scholarships, civic engagement, youth development, and charitable outreach as reasons for the recognition. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the House's appreciation for the fraternity and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. as a keepsake of the honor.

• Formally recognizes Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. for its service and contributions to Douglas, Paulding, and Carroll Counties.
• States the House of Representatives' appreciation for the fraternity's mentorship, scholarship, civic engagement, and charitable programs.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for the fraternity.

This resolution directly names Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and its members, and references the residents of Douglas, Paulding, and Carroll Counties who have taken part in the fraternity's community programs.

The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It creates no new rules, funding, or obligations, but gives the fraternity formal public recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives for its community work in these three counties.

• The whereas clauses describe Omega Psi Phi Fraternity's founding principles and its mentorship, scholarship, civic, youth, and charitable activities in the three counties.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives formally recognize the fraternity for its service and contributions.
• A further clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to the fraternity for distribution.

1. 2026-02-17House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-17House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-17House Hopper (House)

• Sylvia Baker (D, HD-064)Primary sponsor
• Kimberly Alexander (D, HD-066)
• Kimberly New (R, HD-040)

• community recognition
• Douglas County
• Paulding County
• Carroll County
• legislative commendation