[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15346]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING EPSILON KAPPA KAPPA CHAPTER OF OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, 
         INCORPORATED FOR CONTINUED SERVICE TO THEIR COMMUNITY

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 15, 2012

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
Epsilon Kappa Kappa Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated. 
Chartered in 1994, the Epsilon Kappa Kappa Chapter has been committed 
to providing public service to Madison County, Mississippi and 
surrounding areas.
  Epsilon Kappa Kappa Chapter has executed a number of ongoing service 
projects, including community picnics, providing school supplies to 
area schools, and working with Habitat for Humanity to build homes for 
families in need. In addition, the Epsilon Kappa Kappa Chapter has 
orchestrated an annual scholarship boat ride to benefit surrounding 
residents. Finally, this chapter has been a ray of hope for many low 
income families during the holiday season by providing aid to the 
residents.
  Epsilon Kappa Kappa Chapter has been named the ``Chapter of the 
Year'' for two consecutive years by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, 
Incorporated, State of Mississippi Organization, for superior service 
to the fraternity and their communities.
  In 2011, Omega Psi Phi fraternity celebrated 100 years of service at 
the local, national, and international levels. Epsilon Kappa Kappa 
Chapter are men of character and great faith. They envisioned a 
brotherhood founded upon Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and 
Uplift.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Epsilon 
Kappa Kappa Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated for their 
continued dedication towards serving their community.

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