[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 23, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E757]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE SIGMA PI PHI FRATERNITY, GAMMA EPSILON 
             BOULE ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 40TH ANNIVERSARY

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                             HON. AMI BERA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 23, 2024

  Mr. BERA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and commend the 
Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Gamma Epsilon Boule on the occasion of its 
40th anniversary, acknowledging its significant contributions to the 
Sacramento community and its dedication to the principles of 
leadership, service, and scholarship.
  Whereas, Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, also known as the Boule, was 
founded on May 15, 1904, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by a group of 
professionals as the first African American Greek-lettered 
organization, dedicated to fostering a spirit of brotherhood, 
professional excellence, and community service; and
  Whereas, the Gamma Epsilon Boule of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity was 
established 40 years ago in the Sacramento region, when its first Sire 
Archon John Wesley Hudson MD wrote a letter on July 27, 1984 stating 
that Gamma Epsilon Boule had completed its chartering ceremony with a 
list of members including fourteen distinguished professionals in the 
Sacramento metropolitan area of which two are still living today 
including Archon Dr. Eugene Spencer and Archon Judge Gary E. Ransom; 
and
  Whereas, the members of the Gamma Epsilon Boule continues to include 
an impressive list of local and national leaders representing a variety 
of professions, including the following: medicine, dentistry, health 
care, law, politics, architecture, engineering, real estate 
development, education, the entertainment industry and business; and
  Whereas, the members of the Gamma Epsilon Boule have contributed to 
the Sacramento community through its dedication to leadership, academic 
excellence, and civic engagement, and demonstrated exceptional 
commitment to mentoring youth, supporting educational initiatives, and 
fostering economic development, thereby enhancing the quality of life 
in Sacramento; and
  Whereas, this 40th anniversary provides an opportunity to honor the 
Boule's remarkable achievements and the positive impact it has had on 
the Sacramento community fostering a more inclusive and equitable 
society. Now, therefore, be it
  Resolved, That the United States Congress extends its congratulations 
to the Gamma Epsilon Boule, celebrating its legacy of excellence and 
wishing its members continued success in their future endeavors.
  I ask that my colleagues join me in commending Gamma Epsilon Boule's 
40th anniversary and wish them the best on their continued work and 
dedication towards improving the Sacramento region.

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