2023 House Resolution 17

Whereas, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., was founded at Howard University on January 9, 1914, by the Honorable Brother A. Langston Taylor, Honorable Brother Leonard F. Morse, and Honorable Brother Charles I. Brown, who wanted to organize a Greek letter fraternity that would truly exemplify the ideals of brotherhood, scholarship, and service; and

Whereas, For 109 years Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., has been a leading proactive community service organization; and

Whereas, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., having nine alumni chapters and fourteen collegiate chapters at universities throughout Michigan, is committed to the motto of Culture For Service, Service for Humanity; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That that the members of this legislative body declare January 9, 2023, as Phi Beta Sigma Day in the state of Michigan. We support Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., as they continue to work with residents, academic institutions, businesses, and government across this Great State; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be delivered to Carl Williams, State Director of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. in the state of Michigan on behalf of the International President of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., and the other chapters based in Michigan.