HJR296 Summary

• Recognizes April 12, 2011, as Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, Day in Alabama.

• Omega Psi Phi Fraternity was founded in 1911 at Howard University in Washington, D.C., and now has more than 700 chapters across the United States and worldwide.

• Alabama's state organization comprises 12 graduate and 13 undergraduate chapters; during fiscal year 2009-2010, the 25 chapters volunteered over 12,000 hours and donated $74,000 to community projects.

• The fraternity has maintained a progressive and constructive role in civic and political life for 100 years at the community, national, and worldwide levels.

• A copy of the resolution was directed to be presented to Mr. David Marion, Seventh District Representative.