HR0249 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Norman R. Buecker for his 60 years of dedicated service as a member of the Masonic Fraternity; and

WHEREAS, Norman Buecker was born on January 2, 1925; he is the owner of Norman's Plumbing & Heating in Springfield; and

WHEREAS, Norman Buecker began his long tenure with the Masonic Fraternity when he petitioned Tyrian Lodge 333 of Springfield, where he was raised as a Master Mason on February 23, 1949; he quickly became an active member in the fraternity, joining the Valley of Springfield Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite (AASR) on April 18, 1949, the Springfield Chapter of the Royal Arch Masons on October 26, 1960, the Springfield Council of the Royal Select Masters on October 28, 1960, and the Elwood Commandery of the Knights Templar on January 2, 1961; he was coroneted as a 33rd Degree Scottish Rite on September 30, 1970; and

WHEREAS, Norman Buecker has served in numerous positions of authority within the Masonic Fraternity; he served as Most Wise Master of the Springfield Chapter Rose Croix AASR from 1973 to 1975; he served as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Illinois Ancient Free and Accepted Masons (AF & AM) from 1979 to 1981 and as Grand Treasurer of Grand Lodge from 1981 to 1988; he became an active member of the Supreme Council, Sovereign Grand Inspector General of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction in 1981, becoming the council's Grand Treasurer General in 1989; he served as Deputy of the State of Illinois, Illinois Council of Deliberation of the AASR from 1992 to 2001; he has also served as a Grand Lecturer of the Grand Lodge of Illinois AF & AM and is a Past Chairman of the Grand Lodge's Board of Grand Examiners; and

WHEREAS, Norman Buecker has been the recipient of numerous accolades from the Masons, including the Meritorious Service Award, which he received on June 1, 1965; he was also the recipient of the DeMolay Honorary Legion of Honor; and

WHEREAS, Norman Buecker serves as a model of hard work, integrity, and dedication to his fellow Masons and the people of the State of Illinois; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Norman R. Buecker for his 60 years of dedicated service as a member of the Masonic Fraternity and wish him continued success and happiness in the years to come; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Norman Buecker as a symbol of our esteem and respect.