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This resolution commends the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., for its significant historical and ongoing contributions to community service and social progress. Founded in 1911 at Howard University by three distinguished juniors and their faculty advisor, the fraternity has established over 700 chapters worldwide, with 30 chapters in Mississippi. The resolution highlights the fraternity's impressive legacy, including its members' notable achievements in civil rights, public service, science, and politics. Key members have included groundbreaking professionals like Charles Drew, who advanced blood plasma techniques, and Robert C. Weaver, the first African-American cabinet-level appointee. The fraternity is recognized for its numerous philanthropic programs, such as scholarship initiatives, voter registration efforts, and community service projects, through which Mississippi chapters have dedicated over 5,000 hours of service and donated substantial funds to uplift communities. By officially designating March 6, 2025, as "Omega Psi Phi Day" in Mississippi, the resolution celebrates the organization's century-long commitment to social progress, education, and community development.

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