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MS HR2

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

2/11/2021

Primary Sponsor

John Hines

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates February 5, 2021, as "Omega Psi Phi Day" in Mississippi to recognize the fraternity's community service and philanthropy
  • Acknowledges Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., founded November 17, 1911, at Howard University by Edgar Amos Love, Oscar James Cooper, Frank Coleman, and Dr. Ernest Everett Just
  • Notes the fraternity operates 21 graduate chapters and 9 undergraduate chapters in Mississippi and has established over 700 chapters nationwide
  • Highlights fraternity members' philanthropic programs including Achievement Week, scholarship programs, voter registration, blood drives, and civil rights initiatives
  • Recognizes notable Omega members including Robert C. Weaver (first African-American cabinet secretary), L. Douglas Wilder (first African-American governor), Ronald McNair (astronaut), and civil rights leaders Spottswood Robinson and Bayard Rustin

Legislative Description

Omega Psi Phi Day; designate February 5, 2021 as in Mississippi.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

2/11/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules1/5/2021

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