82R14058 JBA-D
By: Miller of Comal H.R. No. 1025
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For the past five decades, Thomas Eugene Carnes has
contributed significantly to Freemasonry in the Lone Star State and
beyond; and
WHEREAS, A sixth-generation Mason, Gene Carnes first became
involved with the order in 1962 when he petitioned Harlandale Lodge
No. 1213 in San Antonio; he has since been affiliated with Bandera
Lodge No. 1123, Rising Star Lodge No. 429, Kendall Lodge No. 897,
Fredericksburg Lodge No. 794, Tranquility Lodge No. 2000, and Point
Isabel Lodge No. 33, of which he is a charter member, and he has
served as lodge master on multiple occasions; and
WHEREAS, Beyond the local level, Mr. Carnes has served as the
district deputy grand master of the 51st Masonic District and as
chair of its special assignments committee and committee on work;
he was appointed grand marshal of the Grand Lodge of Texas in 1999
and is the current grand representative to the Grand Lodge of
Nebraska; he has further distinguished himself through the years as
grand junior warden, grand senior warden, and deputy grand master,
and he was elected as grand master on December 4, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Carnes maintains numerous memberships in
auxiliary Masonic organizations as well, among them the Texian York
Rite College No. 60, St. Anthony Conclave, Red Cross of
Constantine, the Allied Masonic Degrees, Alzafar Shrine, Royal
Order of Scotland, and Texas Lodge of Research; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan is retired from the United
States Air Force Civil Service, where he worked as a logistics
management specialist; in all of his endeavors, he enjoys the love
and support of his wife, Gay, and their two sons, Larry and James;
moreover, his family includes three grandchildren and two
step-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Through his leadership and dedication, Gene Carnes
has made a positive difference in the lives of thousands of his
Masonic brothers, giving selflessly for the betterment of the
order, and he is indeed deserving of recognition for his
outstanding efforts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby honor Gene Carnes for his many contributions to
Freemasonry in the State of Texas and beyond, and extend to him
sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Carnes as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.