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Full Text of HR0373  100th General Assembly

HR0373 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY


  

 


 
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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives would like to recognize Altamont Masonic Lodge
4#533 A.F. & A.M. on the occasion of its 150th anniversary; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Altamont Masonic Lodge #533 was duly formed in
61867 on the principles of "Faith, Hope, and Charity", and has
7richly served the Altamont community ever since; and
 
8    WHEREAS, Altamont Masonic Lodge #533 is proud to be a part
9of the world's oldest fraternal organization, which is
10comprised of 64,000 members in Illinois and 1.3 million
11nationwide; and
 
12    WHEREAS, Altamont Masonic Lodge #533 serves its community
13to make good men better through the philosophy of promoting the
14pure principles of Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth; and
 
15    WHEREAS, Altamont Masonic Lodge #533 continually engages
16in works supporting the community such as the Altamont High
17School Masonic Academic Bowl Team, the Illinois Masonic
18Academic Bowl Sectional Tournament, and organizing the
19Memorial Day and Altamont Halloween parades; and
 
20    WHEREAS, Altamont Masonic Lodge #533 has donated time,

 

 

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1money, and supplies to such worthy causes as the Altamont
2Backpack Program, the Illinois High School Rodeo Association
3State Rodeo Finals, the Altamont High School Drama Club, and
4the Lutheran Care Center Kids Enrichment Center; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Altamont Masonic Lodge #533 has consistently
6supported the Child Identification Program (IL CHIP)
7throughout the community; the IL CHIP compiles information that
8is everything parents need to help the authorities find their
9lost child; they have and continue to perform this program on
10Altamont High School seniors before they depart on their senior
11trip; therefore, be it
 
12    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
13HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
14recognize Altamont Lodge #533 A.F. & A.M. on the occasion of
15its 150th anniversary; and be it further
 
16    RESOLVED, That we extend our deepest appreciation to the
17members of Altamont Masonic Lodge #533 for all their efforts in
18their community, and wish them each the best and all our
19support in moving forward with this grand tradition and applaud
20their purpose; and be it further
 
21    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
22presented to the Altamont Masonic Lodge #533.