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GA SR1133
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/12/2012
Primary Sponsor
Ed Harbison
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AI Summary
- Recognizes March 13, 2012, as the Fourth Annual Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Day at the Georgia state capitol, introduced by Senator Harbison of the 15th District
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., was founded on November 17, 1911, at Howard University and was celebrating 101 years of service to communities in the United States and worldwide
- Highlights the fraternity's "VOTE OR CRY" voter registration and education program, aimed at registering eligible Georgia citizens and educating them on voting procedures and the importance of civic participation
- Notes partnerships with civic organizations including the Georgia Coalition for the Peoples' Agenda, NAACP Georgia State Conference, Rainbow PUSH Coalition, and Southern Christian Leadership Conference
- Commends the fraternity's cardinal principles of Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift, and recognizes six fraternity members serving in the Georgia legislature, including Representatives Carl Von Epps, Joe Heckstall, Winfred J. Dukes, Quincy Murphy, Calvin Smyre, and Ernest Smith
Legislative Description
Fourth Annual Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.; recognize March 13, 2012
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
3/12/2012
Full Bill Text
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