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This resolution honors Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., recognizing its significant contributions and historical impact since its founding at Howard University in 1914. The resolution highlights the fraternity's foundational principles of judging members on individual merit and serving communities, and emphasizes their commitment to brotherhood, scholarship, and service. It notes the organization's extensive community contributions, including annually providing 576,000 volunteer hours, mentoring 4,500 young men, awarding $1.2 million in scholarships, and investing $18 million in the Black Spend Initiative. The resolution also acknowledges the fraternity's notable members, which include prominent figures like scientist George Washington Carver, Congressman John Lewis, political leader Al Sharpton, and even honorary member President Bill Clinton. The Senate of the Ninety-Fifth General Assembly of Arkansas officially recognizes and honors the fraternity for its substantial contributions to local communities, the state of Arkansas, the nation, and the world, and directs that a copy of the resolution be provided to the fraternity's leaders.

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sr29&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R