LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Alpha
Upsilon Chapter upon the occasion of its 8th Annual Theater Party Cele-
bration on May 8, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those
illustrious organizations within the State of New York whose focus and
intent have made a substantial impact on the quality of life in their
communities; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Upsilon Chapter upon the occasion
of its 8th Annual Theater Party Celebration on Saturday, May 8, 2010;
and
WHEREAS, During this festive evening, to be held at the Billie Holiday
Theatre at Brooklyn's Restoration Plaza, the Brothers of Alpha Upsilon
Chapter "Brooklyn Omega" of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. will cele-
brate mothers and will honor the Chapter's 2010 scholarship recipients;
and
WHEREAS, With the assistance of their faculty advisor, Omega Psi Phi
Fraternity was founded in Washington, D.C. on Friday evening, November
17, 1911, when three Howard University undergraduate liberal arts
students, Edgar A. Love, Oscar J. Cooper and Frank Coleman, meeting in
the office of the faculty advisor, Biology Professor Ernest E. Just, in
the Science Hall, now known as Thirkield Hall, gave birth to the new
fraternity; and
WHEREAS, The name Omega Psi Phi was derived from the initials of the
Greek phrase meaning "friendship is essential to the soul," selected as
the fraternity's motto; "Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift"
were adopted as the fraternity's cardinal principles; a decision was
made regarding the design for its pin and emblem, and thus ended the
first meeting of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity; it went on to have chap-
ters throughout the land, chapters whose members have played major roles
in the cultural, social and civic life of their communities; and
WHEREAS, Under the leadership of the Second District Representative,
Mifflin T. Gibbs, Alpha Upsilon Chapter (Brooklyn Omega) was founded on
October 1, 1949; and
WHEREAS, Thirty-eight distinguished graduate Brothers from Zeta Psi
Chapter were selected to be the charter members of Alpha Upsilon; these
Men, who were already prominent leaders in Omega and the community at
large, founded Alpha Upsilon with the vision of the Chapter serving as a
beacon, emitting an intense inspirational beam of light fully illuminat-
ing the road to true Brotherhood, a vision which has been fulfilled and
which endures to this day; and
WHEREAS, Mandated from the outset, the Scholarship Program of Omega
Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is intended to promote academic excellence
among the undergraduate members; graduate chapters are expected to
provide financial assistance to student members and non-members, includ-
ing college-bound high school seniors; and
WHEREAS, In accordance with this expectation, a portion of Alpha
Upsilon's Chapter budget is allocated to scholarships through the George
K. Lynch Memorial Scholarship and the Francis "Lefty" Taylor Memorial
Mentor Scholarship; and
WHEREAS, This year's scholarship winners, who will be honored at the
Chapter's 8th Annual Theater Party Celebration, are Joel Sagramsingh, of
Midwood High School, recipient of the George K. Lynch Memorial Scholar-
ship, and Kennedy Hinds, of Brooklyn Collegiate High School, recipient
of the Francis "Lefty" Taylor Memorial Mentor Scholarship; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions and individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought
to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the
citizens of the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Upsilon Chapter and its
members upon the occasion of its 8th Annual Theater Party Celebration on
Saturday, May 8, 2010 and to commend its 2010 scholarship recipients;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Alpha Upsilon Chapter "Brooklyn Omega" of Omega Psi Phi
Fraternity, Inc. and to scholarship recipients Kennedy Hinds and Joel
Sagramsingh with best wishes to them in all their future endeavors.