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IN HR0035

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/25/2020

Primary Sponsor

Vernon Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Indiana House of Representatives formally acknowledges contributions made to the state and nation by members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
  • Omega Psi Phi was founded November 17, 1911 at Howard University as the first international fraternal organization established on a historically black college campus
  • The fraternity operates programs including Achievement Week, Talent Hunt for performing arts youth, College Endowment Fund contributing at least $50,000 annually to HBCUs, and health initiatives through the Charles Drew Blood Drive
  • Indiana has 16 Omega Psi Phi chapters located in Gary, Evansville, Terre Haute, Notre Dame, Indianapolis, Kokomo, Lafayette, Fort Wayne, Muncie, and Bloomington
  • Principal Clerk directed to transmit a copy of the resolution to Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and its 10th District representative

Legislative Description

Recognizing Omega Psi Phi.

Last Action

First reading: adopted voice vote

2/25/2020

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