H.R. No. 2100
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Corrigan Masonic Lodge No. 1103 celebrated the
100th anniversary of its founding on March 21, 2015; and
WHEREAS, One of the world's oldest secular fraternal
societies, the Masons have a long tradition in Texas, dating back to
1837, when the first three lodges were established; and
WHEREAS, Since the adoption of its charter on December 20,
1914, the Corrigan lodge has served as a source of inspiring
fraternal unity for many generations of members and has had an
enduring and positive influence in Polk County; the present lodge
was erected in 1962, providing members with an official gathering
place to carry on the tradition of Masonic service and fellowship;
and
WHEREAS, The centennial celebration was held in the
Corrigan-Camden High School cafeteria and drew lodge members as
well as dignitaries from the Grand Lodge of Texas; and
WHEREAS, For the past century, the Corrigan Masonic Lodge has
played an important role in the Corrigan community, and it is indeed
appropriate that its members, both past and present, be recognized
for their dedication and service; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate all those associated with Corrigan
Masonic Lodge No. 1103 on their organization's 100th anniversary
and extend to them sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the lodge as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
White of Tyler
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2100 was adopted by the House on May
21, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House