A 102nd BIRTHDAY

On July 25, 2021, the Brothers of Alpha Omega Chapter, Third District of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. in conjunction with Ms. Brenda Jones, the daughter of fraternity Brother Robert Davis celebrated with family, friends and men of the fraternity his 102nd birthday via Zoom! The event opened with prayer and greetings were extended from the Omega Leadership in attendance which included Grand Basileus - Dr. David Marion, 1st Vice Grand Basileus-Ricky Lewis, Grand KRS- Mark Jackson, Editor to the Oracle- Norman Senior, 3rd District Representative- Conrado B. Morgan, International Protocol Chair- Gary C. Clark, and Walter Hill Jr., who co-hosted the event and represented the leadership of the Alpha Omega Chapter.

So, let’s meet Bro. Davis a proud husband, father, scholar, veteran, teacher, trailblazer and Omega Man. Thus, here is a brief biography of his amazing life accomplishments:

• Born July 27, 1919 in Franklin, Virginia • Attended Virginia State University 1938-1942, BA • Pledged Nu Psi Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. in 1941 • Joined U.S. Army, circa 1942-1945 • Participated in the Landing at Normandy, Omaha Beach • Graduated University of Wisconsin circa 1949, MA Landscape Architecture Coursework at University Iowa, Horticulture; Cornell University in Landscape Architecture and Modern City Planning • Taught Landscape Architecture at Prairie View University, circa 1951- 1956 • Landscape Architect, Assistant Director for Development, Washington, DC Public Housing Authority, circa 1956-1963 • Landscape Architect, Foreign Service Officer, U.S Department of State, circa 1964-1989, retired

In addition, Brother Robert Davis was the first practicing African American landscape architect in the country. He traveled all over the world from 19841989 and retired from the U.S. Department of State’s Foreign Service. Brother Davis, is a lifetime member, and at 102 years old makes him the Oldest Omega Man in the world, according to the official records of the Fraternity. Currently, Brother Davis is a proud active member of the Alpha Omega Chapter of the fraternity’s 3rd District. The guest of honor closed the call by thanking everyone for celebrating him and stated we added years to his life! The Men of Omega Salute and honor this man of Omega Caliber today!

A 102ND BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FOR THE

OLDEST OMEGA MAN

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FOR THE

OLDEST OMEGA MAN