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Recognizing the
thousands of Freemasons in every State in the Nation and honoring them
for their many contributions to the Nation throughout its history.
(Introduced in House)
HRES 17 IH
109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 17
Recognizing the thousands of Freemasons in every State in the
Nation and honoring them for their many contributions to the Nation
throughout its history.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 4, 2005
Mr. GILLMOR (for himself and Mr.
KINGSTON) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on Government Reform
RESOLUTION
Recognizing the thousands of Freemasons in every State in the
Nation and honoring them for their many contributions to the Nation
throughout its history.
Whereas Freemasons,
whose long lineage extends back to before the Nation's founding, have
set an example of high moral standards and charity for all people;
Whereas the Founding
Fathers of this great Nation and signers of the Constitution, most of
whom were Freemasons, provided a well-rounded basis for developing
themselves and others into valuable citizens of the United States;
Whereas members of the
Masonic Fraternity, both individually and as an organization, continue
to make invaluable charitable contributions of service to the United
States;
Whereas the Masonic
Fraternity continues to provide for the charitable relief and
education of the citizens of the United States;
Whereas the Masonic
Fraternity is deserving of formal recognition of their long history of
care-giving for the citizenry and their example of high moral
standards; and
Whereas Freemasons have
always revered and celebrated St. John's Day, June 24th, as dedicated
to their patron saints: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That
the House of Representatives recognizes the thousands of Freemasons in
every State in the Nation and honors them for their many contributions
to the Nation throughout its history.
Editors comment:
Submitted by Bro. John Everson
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