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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated was
3founded in 1911 at Howard University and became the first
4international fraternal organization to be founded at a
5historically black college; and
 
6    WHEREAS, Omega Psi Phi's mission is to uplift the
7community through outreach programs, health initiatives,
8scholarship funds, mentorship programs, educational programs,
9and more; and
 
10    WHEREAS, The Sigma Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi
11Fraternity, Incorporated was founded in 1921 in Chicago and
12consisted of Omega men that came to Chicago to pursue post
13graduate degrees; and
 
14    WHEREAS, The Sigma Omega Chapter upholds the values of
15Omega Psi Phi through community outreach and philanthropy,
16including involved programming, through their signature Mardi
17Gras event to raise funds for scholarships, and through the
18Sigma Omega Foundation; and
 
19    WHEREAS, On September 16, 2023, the Sigma Omega Chapter
20will hold their centennial gala and bring together members to
21celebrate the impact that the chapter has had on the City of

 

 

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1Chicago and Omega Psi Phi, recognize those that have made a
2difference, and look ahead to the future; therefore, be it
 
3    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
4HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
5we declare September 16, 2023 as Sigma Omega Chapter of Omega
6Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated Day in the State of Illinois
7and encourage all residents to come together to recognize the
8fraternity's ongoing service; and be it further
 
9    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
10presented to the Sigma Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi
11Fraternity, Incorporated as a symbol of our respect and
12esteem.