South Carolina H 4280: Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Day

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2025-2026 Bill 4280 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 02, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4280

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A house RESOLUTION

TO HONOR THE BETA CHI SIGMA ALUMNI CHAPTER OF PHI 
BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY INC. FOR ITS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY, TO 
WELCOME MEMBERS OF THE FRATERNITY TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE HOUSE ON APRIL 9, 
2025, AND TO DECLARE THE DATE "SIGMA ADVOCACY DAY."

Whereas, Phi Beta Sigma 
Fraternity Inc. was founded on January 9, 1914, on the campus of Howard 
University in Washington, D.C., by three young men -- A. Langston Taylor, 
Leonard F. Morse, and Charles I. Brown -- whose vision was to create an 
organization that would foster brotherhood, scholarship, and service in the 
African American community and beyond; and

Whereas, Phi Beta Sigma 
Fraternity Inc. has consistently upheld the principles of brotherhood, 
scholarship, and service and long has been a driving force in promoting social 
justice, education, and advocacy for those in need across the nation; and

Whereas, the Beta Chi 
Sigma Alumni Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. based in Columbia, South 
Carolina, has continually worked to embody the fraternity's mission by engaging 
in various community service initiatives, supporting educational advancement, 
and advocating for meaningful legislative action; and

Whereas, on April 9, 
2025, the Beta Chi Sigma Alumni Chapter organized and participated in Sigma 
Advocacy Day at the South Carolina State House, a significant event that united 
Phi Beta Sigma brothers and community leaders to address critical issues affecting 
the citizens of South Carolina; advocate for policies that promote equality, 
justice, and community empowerment; and raise awareness for the fraternity's 
national programs; and

Whereas, the Sigma 
Advocacy Day event provided an excellent platform for Beta Chi Sigma Alumni 
Chapter members and their partners to engage with lawmakers, promote civic 
engagement, and encourage active participation in the legislative process for 
the benefit of underrepresented communities in South Carolina; and

Whereas, the success of 
Sigma Advocacy Day reflects the dedication and commitment of the Beta Chi Sigma 
Alumni Chapter members who have worked tirelessly to create a positive impact 
in their community, ensuring that the fraternity's mission will continue to 
shine brightly in the State of South Carolina and beyond; and

Whereas, the South 
Carolina House of Representatives values the many years that the Beta Chi Sigma 
Alumni Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. has devoted in service to 
humanity and is delighted to welcome some of its members to the State House. 
Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House 
of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, 
honor the Beta Chi Sigma Alumni Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. for 
its outstanding contributions to the community, welcome members of the 
fraternity to the South Carolina State House on April 9, 2025, and declare the 
date "Sigma Advocacy Day."

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution 
be presented to the Beta Chi Sigma Alumni Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity 
Inc.

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