[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 15051-15052]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING THE PI LAMBDA LAMBDA CHAPTER OF THE OMEGA PSI PHI 
                            FRATERNITY, INC.

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 26, 2012

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity,

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Inc. for its global recognition at the Omega Psi Phi's 78th Grand 
Conclave. The Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter earned the honors of 
International Large Chapter of the Year and the International Social 
Action Chapter of the Year for 2010-2011.
  This is the third time the chapter has been named the International 
Social Action Chapter of the Year since its inception in 2004. The 
chapter prides itself on establishing community programs to help those 
in need in the Prince William County community. The chapter's 
dedication to public and social services can be seen through its annual 
Coat Drive, Step Out for Diabetes, Voter Registration, and Cancer Relay 
for Life programs.
  Earning this distinction is a testament to the chapter's dedication 
to community empowerment. Members of the Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter of 
the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. have made a tremendous impact in 
their local community through raising $18,963 in support of American 
Cancer Society's Relay for Life, raising $7,800 in support of American 
Diabetes Association for Step Out to Fight Diabetes, and donating 160 
toys to children in transitional housing due to domestic violence.
  Omega Psi Phi's cardinal principles are Manhood, Scholarship, 
Perseverance, and Uplift. The members of the Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter 
uphold these principles by serving the community and offering a lending 
hand to their neighbors.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in congratulating the 
Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. on their 
civic accomplishments. I thank the fraternity for their service-
oriented goals and making a positive difference in the lives of Prince 
William County residents.

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