Bill Text: NY J01324 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending Progressive Lodge No. 64 upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Breakfast Event on June 11, 2023

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-06-06 - ADOPTED [J01324 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J01324-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1324

BY: Senator PARKER

        COMMENDING  Progressive  Lodge  No.  64  upon  the
        occasion of hosting its Annual  Breakfast  Event  on
        June 11, 2023

  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the  quality  and  character  of life in the communities across New York
State are reflective of the concerned and  dedicated  efforts  of  those
organizations  and  individuals  who devote themselves to the welfare of
the community and its citizenry; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to
commend Progressive Lodge No. 64 upon the occasion of hosting its Annual
Breakfast Event on Sunday, June 11, 2023,  at  the  Macedonia  Community
Center in Mount Vernon, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  The  Progressive  Lodge  No. 64 is recognizing two devoted
members at the Annual Breakfast Event, Past Master Sidney White Jr.  and
Past  Master Lamont Killian; both individuals are designated for special
recognition for their unwavering commitment to  the  community  and  the
organization; and

  WHEREAS,  Past  Master Sidney White Jr. has been a Progressive Lodge
No. 64 member since October 1987; he has  served  faithfully  throughout
the years, many of them as officers; and

  WHEREAS, Holding a myriad of positions, Past Master Sidney White Jr.
has served five years as a Chaplain, two years as a Junior Deacon, three
years  as  a  Senior  Deacon,  one  year as Junior Warden, four years as
Senior Warden, and one year as Worshipful Master; and

  WHEREAS, A multifaceted individual, Past  Master  Sidney  White  Jr.
retired as a New York City Board of Education teacher; and

  WHEREAS,  Spiritually,  Past  Master  Sidney White Jr. is a lifelong
member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, New York,  where  he
has served as a Deacon since 2004; and

  WHEREAS,  A  devoted family man, Past Master White Jr.  is the proud
father of two sons, Malcolm and Jarret; he is also the brother  of  Past
Worthy Matron Wanda White; and

  WHEREAS,  Past  Master  Lamont Killian was born in Mount Vernon, New
York and is known to many in the community as a wise individual; and

  WHEREAS, Truly  caring  about  the  community,  Past  Master  Lamont
Killian  is  a  Mount  Vernon Fireman and also coached at Brush Park and
Hutchinson Field, where he was able to influence and mentor  the  youth;
and

  WHEREAS,  While coaching in the Mount Vernon Little League/Babe Ruth
Program, Past Master Lamont Killian was voted in as President  in  2008;
with Mount Vernon baseball, he developed a partnership with Major League

Baseball,  where they provided uniforms and equipment to the children of
Mount Vernon at no cost; and

  WHEREAS,  Amid  his  endeavors,  Past  Master  Lamont Killian joined
Progressive Lodge No. 64 in 2003, where he was entered, past, and raised
to the sublime degree of a Master Mason; and

  WHEREAS, While becoming a Master Mason, Past Master  Lamont  Killian
was  elected  Worshipful Master twice in 2012 and 2013; he has paved the
way for many of the younger generations in  Progressive  Lodge  No.  64,
where many of the ideas he has started are still staple points; and

  WHEREAS,  By  being  Worshipful Master and a staple in Mount Vernon,
Past Master Lamont Killian built more prominent relationships  with  the
community,  starting  the  Thanksgiving  feedings at West Help, where he
provided the community with  a  hot  meal,  and  they  could  also  have
supplies for their households later; and

  WHEREAS,  In  addition,  Past  Master Lamont Killian, with a team of
Progressive members, were able to pass out gifts to the  less  fortunate
families at Christmas; and

  WHEREAS,  Past  Master  Lamont  Killian enjoys spending quality time
with his children and grandchildren and is still  an  active  member  of
Progressive  Lodge  No. 64, where many of the younger brothers reach out
for guidance; and

  WHEREAS, Over its distinguished history, Progressive  Lodge  No.  64
has  demonstrated  continuous  service  to the residents and communities
which it serves; and

  WHEREAS, The success of  Progressive  Lodge  No.  64  is  in  direct
correlation  to  the efforts of its dedicated Masters, past and present,
staff, and volunteers,  whose  involvement  is,  and  always  has  been,
characterized  by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and
an uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeavors on  behalf  of
the organization and the community it serves; and

  WHEREAS,  This  auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for this
Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to Progressive  Lodge  No.
64; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  sense  of  this  Legislative  Body  that when
individuals and organizations 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
commend Progressive Lodge No. 64 upon the occasion of hosting its Annual
Breakfast Event on June 11, 2023; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted  to  Progressive  Lodge No. 64, Sidney White Jr., and Lamont
Killian.