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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE DISTINGUISHED MEN OF PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY, INC. FOR THEIR 110th FOUNDER'S DAY CELEBRATION
WHEREAS, on January 9, 1914, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated was founded at Howard University located in Washington, D.C. The founders were A. Langston Taylor, Leonard F. Morse, and Charles I. Brown; and
WHEREAS, the motto of Phi Beta Sigma is "Culture For Service and Service For Humanity"; and
WHEREAS, Phi Beta Sigma's Mission statement is to:
? Strengthen and serve proactively the brotherhood, as a supportive resource that positively impacts the Fraternity's growth and financial solvency,
? Reaffirm and maintain a strong commitment to brotherhood, scholarship, and service,
? Ensure that the Fraternity programs are focused and committed to serving humanity,
? Create an environment that respects the dignity and worth of each brother,
? Exhibit integrity and ethical behavior in conducting the Fraternity's business; serving as a model for all Greek-letter organizations,
? Maintain and improve the Fraternity's technological literacy, in order to better service its members and the community at large,
? Foster and nurture the constitutional bond with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc,
? Encourage a closer and mutually beneficial working relationship with fellow Greek-letter organizations, other community service organizations, businesses and government,
? Select leaders who are committed and have demonstrated their ability to lead; and
WHEREAS, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. is known for its service to the community; and
WHEREAS, members are Educators, Judges, Lawyers, Politicians, Ministers, Scientists, Mentors, Fathers, Entrepreneurs, and Community Leaders; and
WHEREAS, notable members include George Washington Carver, James Weldon
Johnson, Asa Philip Randolph, Harry Belafonte, Mayor Harold Washington, Vice Mayor and Alderman Walter Burnett, Congressman John Lewis, Congressman Arthur W. Mitchell, Congressman Elijah Cummings,...
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