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Regular Session, 2014
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 10
BY SENATOR LONG
COMMENDATIONS. Commends Mickey Durand upon his election and installation as the
Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, Free and
Accepted Masons for 2014-2015.
A RESOLUTION1
To commend and congratulate Earl J. "Mickey" Durand upon his election and installation2
as the Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, Free and3
Accepted Masons for 2014-2015.4
WHEREAS, Freemasonry has a long and rich history in Louisiana and has been a5
positive influence in our society for over two hundred years; and6
WHEREAS, it is always good to recognize and commend those individuals who,7
during their life, especially exemplify the characteristics and actions of a good citizen and8
civic leader; and9
WHEREAS, Earl J. "Mickey" Durand, a 33rd/ Scottish Rite Mason, was installed as10
the Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in the state of Louisiana, Free and Accepted11
Masons, at the 203rd annual Grand Communication at Bossier City, Louisiana, in February12
2014; and13
WHEREAS, for sixty-three years, in both Masonic and the appendant bodies of14
Masonry, Mickey Durand has served tirelessly and faithfully in numerous official positions15
including Worshipful Master of Anchor Lodge #268, where he holds perpetual membership;16
and also as treasurer and as president of the Masonic Building Association; Grand Tyler,17
Grand Junior Warden, Grand Senior Warden and Deputy Grand Master; and18 SR NO. 10
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WHEREAS, his zeal for the institution of Masonry has caused him to affiliate with1
various other appendant bodies such as the Order of DeMolay which he joined in 1951 at the2
age of thirteen; The Royal Arch, a degree which he received in June of 1967 at LaSalle3
Chapter No. 86 in Urania, Louisiana, where he served as High Priest in 1969; High Priest4
of Keystone Chapter #44 in Alexandria, Louisiana, in 1984; Grand High Priest for the state5
of Louisiana in 1994; and6
WHEREAS, Mickey also received the Council Degrees at Summit Council # 12,7
Alexandria, Louisiana, in 1978; served as Illustrious Master in 1983; Illustrious Grand8
Master of Louisiana in 2002; was knighted in Trinity Commandery No. 8 in Alexandria,9
Louisiana, in October 1978, where he served as Commander in 1982 and 2003; served as10
Inspector General of the Grand Commandery in 2001; and was elected to the Grand11
Commandery Line in 2004 and served as Grand Commander in 2009-2010; and 12
WHEREAS, he is an active Shriner and has been a member of the El Karubah Shrine13
since 1978 serving in several positions; and14
WHEREAS, Earl J. "Mickey" Durand has spent his life inculcating the Masonic15
ideals of friendship, morality, and brotherly love, and generously sharing his personal belief16
in the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of all men; and17
WHEREAS, Earl J. "Mickey" Durand has been a successful businessman,18
community activist, committed father, and faithful husband who upholds the Masonic19
concepts of self-improvement and charity to others as part of his daily life; and20
WHEREAS, these Masonic ideals and his personal character traits are universally21
recognized by all good people as a positive influence in human society; and 22
WHEREAS, the success of the state of Louisiana, the strength of our communities,23
and the overall vitality of American society depends, in great measure, upon the dedication24
of extraordinary men of great character like Earl J. "Mickey" Durand.25
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana26
does hereby commend and congratulate Earl J. "Mickey" Durand on his election and27
ascension to the Grand East as the Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of28
the State of Louisiana, Free and Accepted Masons, and wish for him much success in all his29
future endeavors.30 SR NO. 10
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be sent to Earl J.1
"Mickey" Durand.2
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Tammy Crain Waldrop.
DIGEST
Long SR No. 10
Commends Earl J. "Mickey" Durand upon his election and installation as the Most
Worshipful Grand Master of Masons of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, Free and Accepted
Masons for 2014-2015.