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This resolution declares April 30, 2025 as Phi Beta Sigma and Zeta Phi Beta Day in Illinois, honoring two historically African-American Greek letter organizations with significant social and cultural contributions. Founded in the early 20th century at Howard University, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority have deep roots in promoting scholarship, service, and community engagement, with notable members who have made substantial impacts in fields like civil rights, literature, science, and politics. The resolution commends these organizations for their commitment to community service and recognizes their collective efforts to improve communities, highlighting their shared constitutional bond and commitment to principles of social progress, inclusivity, and human service. The document also acknowledges the organizations' historical contributions to the Harlem Renaissance, civil rights movement, and various professional fields, and mandates that official copies of the resolution be presented to key leadership of both organizations as a symbol of respect and recognition.

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