Recognizing Omicron Kappa Kappa Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. for its Achievement Week and Honorees
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Mr. WALKINSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Omicron Kappa Kappa Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. for its Achievement Week and Honorees.
Since 1925, Achievement Week has been an annual, internationally mandated program of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. The purpose of the program is to inspire race, pride, and public appreciation of the Negro's potential. Chapters celebrate their communities and engage the public through exhibits, activities, meetings and forums in schools, churches, and public halls.
The fraternity's 2025 International Achievement Week is from November 10, 2025, to November 17, 2025. This year's Achievement Week theme is ``Impactful Service Through Intentional Friendship.''
The Omicron Kappa Kappa (OKK) Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. received its graduate chapter charter on December 14, 1996, and serves primarily the Fairfax, Herndon, and Reston, Virginia areas.
The fraternity's Annual Achievement Week Awards Luncheon serves as an opportunity to recognize our youth and members of the community for their contributions to the chapter and the community over the past year.
I include in the Record the following OKK awards recipients:
Trailblazer Award: Lieutenant General (Retired) R. Scott Dingle, U.S. Army
Trailblazer Award: The Honorable Robert R. Rigsby, Associate Judge, District of Columbia Superior Court and Colonel (Retired), Judge Advocate, U.S. Army Reserves
High School Essay Contest First Place Winner: Gabriella E. Celestine, James W. Robinson, Jr. Secondary School
Brigadier General Charles Young Military Leadership Award: Major Justin Brown, Engineer, U.S. Army Reserves
Citizen of the Year Award: Dr. Mamie Parker, PhD
Dr. Ronald E. McNair Award for Excellence in Aerospace and the Arts: Imani C.O. Nzekwe, Thomas A. Edison High School
Dr. Charles R. Drew Award for Excellence in Medical Research: Hernan Bekele, Carter G. Woodson High School
Dr. Ernest Everett Just Award for Excellence in Biology: Shreya Soni and Peyton Tran, South County High School
Dr. Oscar James Cooper, M.D., Award for Excellence in Biomedical and Health Sciences: Chloe Giglio, McLean High School
Professor Frank Coleman Award for Excellence in Physics and Astronomy: Leona Agyepong, Lake Braddock Secondary School
Dr. Edgar Amos Love Award for Excellence in Biomedical Engineering: Aaryasinh Vaghela and Rishik Puli, Basis Independence School
Charles ``Chuck'' Smith Award for Excellence in Computer Science and Mathematics: Eamon O'Leary, South Lakes High School
Founders Lifetime Achievement Award: Dr. Dennis Humphrey, PhD
Omega Man of the Year: Sanford Crenshaw
Superior Service Award: Brian Bond
Service Pins: Gerald Hamilton, 55 Years; Howard Foard Jr., 50 Years; Gerald Curry, 45 Years; Robert Drummer, 40 Years; Julius Reynolds, 40 years; Earl Smith Jr., 40 Years; Shun Williams, 40 Years; Michael Craghead, 35 Years; Michael Kennebrew, 25 Years; Joseph Nelson, 25 Years.
Basileus Bricks: Michael Welch, Chairman, Charles Drew Blood Drive; Sanford Crenshaw, Vice Basileus; Vince Jones, Vice Chairman, Charles Drew Blood Drive; Zachary Canady, Keeper of Records and Seal; Jeremiah Davis, Chairman, Fatherhood and Mentoring Initiative
Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the men of Omega Psi Phi, Inc. and the honorees for this year's Achievement Week.
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