Illinois HR 35: URGES-OMEGA PSI PHI-CHICAGO

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HR0035LRB104 08282 LAW 18333 r

1HOUSE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., founded at Howard 

3University on November 17, 1911, stands as a beacon of 

4excellence in service, education, and leadership within the 

5African American community and beyond; and

6 WHEREAS, The biennial Omega Psi Phi Conclave is a 

7gathering of thousands of fraternity members and guests to 

8celebrate brotherhood, fellowship, and a shared commitment to 

9manhood, scholarship, perseverance, and uplift, making it one 

10of the largest and most impactful gatherings of African 

11American leaders, professionals, and innovators in the world; 

12and

13 WHEREAS, Chicago has long been a hub for African American 

14culture, history, and progress, and the city is home to 

15numerous leaders of national and global significance, 

16including Omega Psi Phi members Reverend Jesse Jackson, Dr. 

17Benjamin Elijah Mays, and Benjamin Lawson Hooks; and

18 WHEREAS, Chicago's near south side neighborhood, a cradle 

19of African American history and innovation, and the city's 

20robust infrastructure, which includes McCormick Place, the 

21largest convention center in North America, makes Chicago 

22uniquely qualified to host an event of such magnitude and 

HR0035- 2 -LRB104 08282 LAW 18333 r

1prestige; and

2 WHEREAS, Chicago is a city of firsts, with a history of 

3hosting world-class events and conferences, including the NATO 

4Summit, the NBA All-Star Game, and countless other gatherings 

5that have drawn global attention and acclaim, showcasing the 

6city's capacity for excellence in hospitality and logistics; 

7and

8 WHEREAS, Hosting the 2028 Omega Psi Phi Conclave in 

9Chicago would provide a significant economic boost to