| 1 | 1 | | 25 LC 129 0163 |
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| 2 | 2 | | Senate Resolution 305 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Senators Strickland of the 42nd, Mallow of the 2nd, Williams of the 25th and Hatchett |
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| 4 | 4 | | of the 50th |
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| 5 | 5 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 6 | 6 | | Recognizing and commending Prince Hall Freemasonry and the Most Worshipful Prince |
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| 8 | 8 | | Hall Grand Lodge of Georgia; and for other purposes.2 |
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| 9 | 9 | | WHEREAS, Prince Hall Freemasonry, founded in 1784, in Boston, Massachusetts, has a3 |
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| 10 | 10 | | long and distinguished history of promoting leadership, education, community service, and4 |
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| 11 | 11 | | social justice, serving as a pillar of strength and upliftment within African American5 |
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| 12 | 12 | | communities; and 6 |
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| 13 | 13 | | WHEREAS, the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Georgia was formed on June7 |
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| 14 | 14 | | 24, 1870, in the City of Savannah, Georgia, under the leadership of Grand Master James R.8 |
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| 15 | 15 | | Simms, along with three lodges, Eureka No. 1, Hilton No. 2, and Banneker No. 3; and9 |
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| 16 | 16 | | WHEREAS, the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Georgia, together with its 18110 |
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| 17 | 17 | | constituent lodges and over 5,000 members statewide, has awarded more than $100,000 in11 |
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| 18 | 18 | | scholarships to deserving students over the past five years; and12 |
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| 19 | 19 | | WHEREAS, in 2024, the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Georgia collectively13 |
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| 20 | 20 | | dedicated over 20,000 hours to community service by collaborating with established14 |
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| 21 | 21 | | S. R. 305 |
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| 23 | 23 | | organizations and causes, feeding and clothing the less fortunate, and providing vital youth |
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| 25 | 25 | | mentoring services; and16 |
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| 26 | 26 | | WHEREAS, the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Georgia has upheld the17 |
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| 27 | 27 | | Masonic principles of brotherly love, relief, and truth, contributing to the spiritual, moral, and18 |
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| 28 | 28 | | civic development of its members and the greater community; and19 |
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| 29 | 29 | | WHEREAS, for generations, Prince Hall Masons have demonstrated an unwavering20 |
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| 30 | 30 | | commitment to philanthropy, youth mentorship, scholarship programs, and public service,21 |
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| 31 | 31 | | including partnerships with local organizations to address issues of health, education, and22 |
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| 32 | 32 | | economic empowerment; and23 |
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| 33 | 33 | | WHEREAS, the contributions of Prince Hall Masons to the social fabric of Georgia reflect24 |
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| 34 | 34 | | the enduring legacy of Prince Hall himself, a visionary leader who sought equality, justice,25 |
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| 35 | 35 | | and unity in the face of adversity; and26 |
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| 36 | 36 | | WHEREAS, it is fitting to recognize and honor the invaluable impact of the Most Worshipful27 |
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| 37 | 37 | | Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Georgia and its affiliated bodies, including the Order of the28 |
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| 38 | 38 | | Eastern Star and Masonic Youth Organizations, in shaping a brighter future for all citizens;29 |
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| 39 | 39 | | and30 |
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| 40 | 40 | | WHEREAS, the Prince Hall Order of the Eastern Star, a distinguished and vital organization31 |
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| 41 | 41 | | made up of our Sisters, has long provided a foundation of faith, service, and philanthropy,32 |
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| 42 | 42 | | working to support charitable causes, promote education, and enrich the lives of families33 |
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| 43 | 43 | | throughout our state; and34 |
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| 44 | 44 | | S. R. 305 |
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| 46 | 46 | | WHEREAS, the youth organization sponsored by the Georgia Prince Hall Masons, the |
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| 48 | 48 | | Knights of Pythagoras, provides young men with invaluable leadership, community service,36 |
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| 49 | 49 | | and character-building opportunities; and37 |
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| 50 | 50 | | WHEREAS, the Knights of Pythagoras has enriched the lives of many young men in38 |
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| 51 | 51 | | Georgia, instilling in them the principles of integrity, honor, and community service.39 |
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| 52 | 52 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body40 |
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| 53 | 53 | | recognize and commend Prince Hall Freemasonry and the Most Worshipful Prince Hall41 |
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| 54 | 54 | | Grand Lodge of Georgia as well as extend best wishes for continued growth and success. 42 |
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| 55 | 55 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed43 |
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| 56 | 56 | | to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Most44 |
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| 57 | 57 | | Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Georgia.45 |
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| 58 | 58 | | S. R. 305 |
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