SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 38
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Salado Masonic Lodge, which celebrated 150
years of fraternity and service on June 12, 2017, at the historic
Stagecoach Inn; and
WHEREAS, Texas Freemasons are highly respected leaders in
their communities who commit their time and energy to civic and
charitable endeavors, and the members of Lodge 296 in Salado
have diligently upheld the longstanding moral tenets of the
fraternal organization; and
WHEREAS, The lodge has a proud history in Salado, as many
of its founding members served as the first leaders in the
community; the local Masons also maintain a historic connection
to the newly renovated Stagecoach Inn, a treasured landmark
that first opened in 1860 as the Salado Hotel; Sam Houston, an
early Freemason, delivered a renowned speech from the balcony
of the original hotel, and fittingly, the lodge hosted its
sesquicentennial celebration in the new inn's Sam Houston
banquet room; and
WHEREAS, The Freemasons of Texas have worked alongside
schools, churches, local governments, and community organizations
to help the Lone Star State thrive, and the members of the Salado
Masonic Lodge can indeed take pride in their long history of
service; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend all associated
with Salado Masonic Lodge 296 for upholding the proud mission of
the Texas Freemasons and extend to them congratulations on the
lodge's 150th anniversary; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
lodge as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Buckingham
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 24, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate