Senate Resolution No. 755 BY: Senator PARKER HONORING Most Worshipful Walter C. King, Jr. upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons State of New York on April 20, 2019 WHEREAS, The unity of our State and Nation is built upon the compassion of individuals such as Walter C. King, Jr. who uphold the values of community life and who, through their great actions, epitomize the best of humanity; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Most Worshipful Walter C. King, Jr. upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons State of New York to be celebrated at its Testimonial Luncheon on Saturday, April 20, 2019, at the Doubletree by Hilton Tarrytown; and WHEREAS, The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons State of New York is a non-profit organization which embodies a beautiful system of morality, veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols; and WHEREAS, Born in Martinsville Virginia, Walter C. King, Jr. and his family relocated to Bedford Hills, before settling in Ossining, New York; he graduated from Ossining High School, where he met his wife Joan, and went on to trade school for auto mechanics; and WHEREAS, A man of many hats, Walter C. King, Jr. is a business owner, volunteer and family man; he has been the owner of King Shell Service Station for the past 28 years, as well as CEO of Little Kings & Queens Daycare for 25 years; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to his community, Walter C. King, Jr. has been a Volunteer Ossining Auxiliary Police Officer for 15 years and is a 33-year veteran of the Ossining Volunteer Fire Department, serving in the Senate Hook & Ladder Company; he is also a lifetime member of the NAACP; and WHEREAS, A dedicated Master Mason since 1991, Walter C. King, Jr. holds the titles of Past Master, Past Excellent High Priest, Past Commander-in-Chief, Past Illustrious Potentate, Past Associate Patron, Past Grand Librarian and Past District Deputy Grand Master-at-large; in 2006, he received his 33 degree, the highest degree of Masonry; and WHEREAS, Walter C. King, Jr.'s devotion to Masonry led to his 2012 election to Junior Grand Warden; in 2018, he was elected to the position of Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of the Most Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New York, the esteemed position he continues to hold today; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Most Worshipful Walter C. King, Jr. upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons State of New York on April 20, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Most Worshipful Walter C. King, Jr.