A HOUSE RESOLUTION Congratulating Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., for ninety‑nine years of service to communities throughout the United States and the world, and commending Phi Beta Sigma for upholding its cardinal principles of Brotherhood, scholarship, and service.
Whereas, the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity was established on January 9, 1914, by three young African‑American male students on the campus of Howard University in Washington, DC; and
Whereas, founders of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity are the Honorable A. Langston Taylor, the Honorable Leonard F. Morse, and the Honorable Charles I. Brown; and
Whereas, the founders wanted to organize a Greek‑letter fraternity that would truly exemplify the ideals of brotherhood, scholarship, and service; and
Whereas, the brothers of Phi Beta Sigma are the Fraternity's most valuable resource and strength; and
Whereas, the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity strengthens and serves proactively in all communities, and the brotherhood continues to serve as a supportive resource that positively impacts the Fraternity's growth and financial solvency; and
Whereas, the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity maintains a strong commitment to brotherhood, scholarship, and service; and
Whereas, Phi Beta Sigma ensures that the Fraternity's programs are focused and committed to serving humanity; and
Whereas, Phi Beta Sigma exhibits integrity and ethical behavior in conducting the Fraternity's business, serving as a model for all Greek‑letter organizations; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
SECTION 1.  The House of Representatives honors the founders of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and congratulates the members of the Fraternity for their 99 years of outstanding service.
SECTION 2.  The Principal Clerk shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution be sent to the chief student affairs officer at all North Carolina institutions that serve as hosts to Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
SECTION 3.  This resolution is effective upon adoption.