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          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 491          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to   recognize Dr. Lew Blackburn, a 50-year member of Omega Psi Phi   Fraternity, Incorporated, who is being honored by the Theta Alpha   Chapter of Dallas; and          WHEREAS, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity was founded on November   17, 1911, on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C.;   the first national fraternal organization to be founded at a   historically Black college, Omega Psi Phi now has more than 750   chapters worldwide; and          WHEREAS, For more than a century, its members have promoted   the fraternity's Cardinal Principles of Manhood, Scholarship,   Perseverance, and Uplift; through character building, leadership   development, and comradeship, the fraternity has built a dynamic   force of men dedicated to serving their communities, advancing   opportunities for African Americans, and empowering others; and          WHEREAS, Dr. Blackburn was inducted into the Theta Theta   Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity on March 31, 1975; over the   years, he has remained a loyal member of the fraternity and has   served as a role model to countless brothers; and          WHEREAS, Dr. Blackburn is truly deserving of recognition   for his longtime membership in Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and for   the role he has played in carrying out the fraternity's mission   to empower individuals and serve the community; now, therefore,   be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Lew Blackburn on his many   achievements and contributions to his community and extend to him   congratulations on being honored by the Theta Alpha Chapter as a   50-year member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for   him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.     West                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on May 5, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate