Proc. 2019-08 - 175th anniversary of the Masonic Lodge - 12-12-2018
PROCLAMATION
No. 2019-08
WHEREAS January 11, 2019, marked the one hundred and seventy-fifth anniversary of the Forrest Masonic Lodge No. 19; and
WHEREAS the Lodge has faithfully and fraternally served the community of Huntsville, as most of its members reside locally and take pride in participating in area activities and projects;
and
WHEREAS the Lodge provides three scholarships every year to graduating high school students, and students of high learning, to further their educations, and is a supporter of the Huntsville
Public Library and other needy organizations in Huntsville; and
WHEREAS Freemasons have served and sacrificed in founding and building the great State of Texas, including every President and Vice-President of the Republic of Texas, including Sam
Houston, who was a member of Forrest Lodge No. 19.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power vested in me as the Mayor of the City of Huntsville, Texas, that
JANUARY 12, 2019
be designated as: Forrest Masonic Lodge No. 19 Day
in Huntsville, Texas, and urge all citizens to participate in observance of this historic event in honor of those who have served in the Lodge over the last 175 years.
PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED this the 12th day of January 2019.
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Andy Brauninger, Mayor