[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E284]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CELEBRATING OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INCORPORATED'S 77TH SECOND 
                          DISTRICT CONFERENCE

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                        HON. TIMOTHY M. KENNEDY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 3, 2025

  Mr. KENNEDY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
Phi Omega Chapter in Buffalo, which is proudly hosting the District 
Conference for the Second District of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., 
in Western New York. Founded in 1911 at Howard University, Omega Psi 
Phi is a national, not-for-profit civic fraternal organization 
dedicated to serving communities both locally and globally. With over 
700 chapters across the United States and internationally, Omega Psi 
Phi Fraternity, Inc. works together to create a lasting impact on 
society.
  The Second District of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. proudly 
includes 2,700 members across 84 chapters, with 62 graduate chapters 
and 22 undergraduate chapters. Over 3,000 attendees are expected at the 
conference, including state and local dignitaries, community leaders, 
families, friends, and the general public. This gathering provides a 
valuable opportunity to strengthen connections and further the mission 
of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.--dedicated to promoting brotherhood, 
scholarship, and service, while enhancing the mental, social, 
spiritual, and physical well-being of its members and the communities 
they serve.
  Since its establishment in 1947, the Second District has worked 
tirelessly to fulfill the mission of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., 
further enriching the communities it serves. Over the past seven years, 
the district has awarded scholarships to more than 700 students, 
totaling over $1 million annually. Additionally, the District continues 
to implement impactful programs such as mentoring and tutoring, 
fatherhood initiatives, Stop the Violence campaigns, and Habitat for 
Humanity. These programs play a vital role in uplifting and supporting 
our community, creating lasting, positive change in the lives of 
countless individuals.
  The Second District is also dedicated to health initiatives, 
partnering with organizations such as St. Jude Children's Research 
Hospital and the National Institute on Minority Health and Health 
Disparities. Through health symposiums, blood drives, and wellness 
events, they work to improve the well-being of underserved communities, 
embodying the true spirit of Omega Psi Phi through these impactful 
contributions.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize the members of the Phi Omega 
Chapter and the Second District of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. for 
their outstanding commitment to service, education, and community 
enrichment. Their work has touched countless lives, and we are all the 
better for it.

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