WHEREAS, for 75 years, the Beta Chi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., has provided opportunities for leadership development and community service to young men at Hampton University; and

WHEREAS, Kappa Alpha Psi is the second-oldest historically Black Greek letter fraternity and maintains nearly 700 undergraduate and alumni chapters in every state of the United States and countries around the world; and

WHEREAS, Beta Chi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi was chartered on April 19, 1947, at what was then Hampton Institute, and generations of its members have enhanced community life on campus and participated in generous outreach programs over the years; and

WHEREAS, Beta Chi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi has hosted public health seminars and blood drives, organized summer enrichment camps and scholarships for young people, and raised funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the Eva C. Mitchell Playground Project; and

WHEREAS, adhering to its chapter theme, "Achievement In Every Field of Human Endeavor," Beta Chi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi has also worked with other philanthropic organizations addressing local, national, and international issues; and

WHEREAS, in recognition of its exceptional accomplishments, Beta Chi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi was selected as the Greek Organization of the Year for four consecutive years, from 2012 to 2016; and

WHEREAS, Beta Chi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi commemorated its 75th anniversary with a special event on April 19, 2022; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That the Beta Chi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., hereby be commended on the occasion of its 75th anniversary; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Beta Chi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's admiration for the organization's achievements in service to the community.