Omega Day at the state capitol; February 11, 2025; recognize
This bill is a symbolic resolution designating February 11, 2025, as "Omega Day" at the Georgia state capitol to honor the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. It recognizes the fraternity's founding at Howard University in 1911, its global membership (over 250,000 members), and its local impact in Georgia, including its headquarters in DeKalb County and service programs like youth mentoring and scholarships. The resolution has no policy changes or funding implications - it solely expresses legislative recognition of the fraternity's history and community contributions. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new obligations or alter existing laws.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2025
Last action Feb 6, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Feb 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
House Read and Adopted
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Introduced
House Hopper
lower
6 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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