[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 48 (Thursday, March 17, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E273]
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HONORING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ZETA OMICRON CHAPTER OF THE OMEGA 
                           PSI PHI FRATERNITY

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                     HON. ROBERT C. ``BOBBY'' SCOTT

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 17, 2022

  Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I wish to recognize and 
congratulate the Zeta Omicron Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, 
Inc. on its 75th anniversary.
  After being chartered in 1947, at what was then known as Hampton 
Institute (now Hampton University), Zeta Omicron began a journey to 
what would be one of Hampton University's finest organizations and a 
bold representation for positive influence within the community.
  Since its beginning, its members have continued to display excellence 
in their commitment to the chapter's founding principles, which are 
centered on confronting discrimination in education and the military. 
As a service and social organization, the Zeta Omicron Chapter of Omega 
Psi Phi, Inc. has continued to uplift youth and families through 
countless acts of service, including raising money for scholarships for 
high school students every year.
  In addition to their scholarship program, members also provide meals 
to families each holiday season and support other organizations through 
charitable fundraising efforts to advance equity in education and 
opportunity. The Zeta Omicron chapter also provides youth mentoring 
programs, which include a conference dedicated to helping students 
understand the value of education, while pairing those students to 
important resources. Over two decades ago, the brothers of Zeta Omicron 
entered the adopt-a-street program and continues this community cleanup 
effort on Marcella Road throughout the year.
  As a historically black university, Hampton University has a rich 
history of excellence and integrity, paired with incredible academic 
achievement. The Zeta Omicron chapter contributes to that success. What 
began as an idea from five founding members--Dr. Fred Inge, Dr. Don A. 
Davis, Herman G. Cook, Arthur Burke, and Colonel William H. Moses--has 
flourished as a robust organization built to successfully engage with 
some of the most important community priorities needed to build a 
better future. Members of this prestigious organization go on to 
succeed in careers in government, higher education, medicine, law, and 
more. It is no surprise that the chapter's historical mission of 
removing discrimination from the education system and the military 
continues today as a distinguished voice in the Hampton Roads 
community.
  Madam Speaker, it is my pleasure to recognize and honor the Zeta 
Omicron Chapter of Omega Psi Phi on the celebration of its 75th 
anniversary and commend its members for their service and achievements 
over the years.

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