Proc. 2014-53 Forrest Masonic Lodge No. 19 Day 09-20-14
PROCLAMATION
No. 2014-53
WHEREAS January 11, 2014 marked the one hundred and seventieth 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, that
SEPTEMBER 20, 2014
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 170 years.
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PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED this the 20 day of September 2014.
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Mac Woodward, Mayor