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HJR 267

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114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by John Clemmons

Declares April 22, 2025 as Omega Psi Phi Day in Alabama to honor the fraternity’s 100+ years and 33 Alabama chapters; a ceremonial recognition with no new law or spending.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 267

Summary: HJR 267 — Omega Psi Phi Day, Recognized (Alabama)

Purpose

HJR 267 is a ceremonial House Joint Resolution recognizing April 22, 2025, as Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated Day in the State of Alabama. The measure is strictly symbolic and designed to honor the fraternity’s history, presence in Alabama, and contributions to communities.

What the bill does

  • Declares April 22, 2025, as Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated Day in Alabama.
  • Acknowledges Omega Psi Phi’s founding on November 17, 1911, at Howard University and describes the organization as a nonprofit social and service-based fraternity.
  • Highlights Alabama’s chapter presence: 33 chapters statewide, consisting of 18 graduate and 15 undergraduate chapters.
  • Names key Omega Psi Phi leaders connected to Alabama:
    • Darryl Sinkfield (Omega Day Chair, Montgomery)
    • Barrington L. Dames (21st State of Alabama Representative for Omega Psi Phi)
    • Christopher A. Brooks (25th–7th District Representative)
    • Ricky L. Lewis (42nd Grand Basileus)
  • States that Omega Psi Phi has played a progressive, cooperative, and constructive role in civic and political life for more than 100 years.
  • Requires the Legislature to present a copy of the resolution to Barrington L. Dames with praise and best wishes for future service.

Who is affected

  • Members and chapters of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated in Alabama (both graduate and undergraduate).
  • Alabama General Assembly and state officials who may participate in the ceremonial recognition.
  • The public, through ceremonial acknowledgment and potential press coverage.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: April 17, 2025 (HJR267 introduced by Representative Travis).
  • Status: Received in the House and referred to the House committee on Rules.
  • Legislative actions show no further action listed beyond referral; as a resolution, it does not authorize spending or create new law.
  • First Read date: April 17, 2025.

Potential impact

  • Primarily ceremonial recognition aimed at honoring Omega Psi Phi’s historical and ongoing service.
  • May foster goodwill and public acknowledgment of the organization’s contributions within Alabama.
  • No fiscal impact or policy changes are anticipated from passage.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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