Bill Text: NY J01836 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Saint Joseph Lodge No. 177 of Mount Vernon, New York, upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Widows Breakfast

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-02-27 - ADOPTED [J01836 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J01836-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1836

BY: Senator PARKER

        HONORING  Saint  Joseph  Lodge  No.  117  of Mount
        Vernon, New York, upon the occasion of  hosting  its
        Annual Widows Breakfast

  WHEREAS,  It  is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
pay tribute to those fraternal organizations of high purpose and  worthy
accomplishment whose endeavors have faithfully served the welfare of the
citizens of the State of New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Saint Joseph Lodge No. 117 of Mount Vernon, New York upon  the  occasion
of  hosting its Annual Widows Breakfast on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at the
Macedonia Community Center in Mount Vernon; and

  WHEREAS, The Free and  Accepted  Masons  are  the  oldest  fraternal
organization  in  the  world, dating back some 3,000 years; Saint Joseph
Lodge No. 117, Free and Accepted Masons,  has  been  successful  for  71
years  because throughout its distinguished history, it has continuously
been a great influence in  the  community  by  providing  leadership,  a
principled  way  of  life  deeply-rooted  in  a system of values, social
benevolence, emphasis on individual excellence, and  its  serving  as  a
stabilizing force in the community; and

  WHEREAS,  Saint  Joseph  Lodge  No. 117 was founded in 1953 in Mount
Vernon, New York, in the basement of Deacon William Grant  of  Mt.  Zion
Church; the first Worshipful Master of the lodge was Herbert Grant (22),
then Charles Webb (5), and finally Willie Gibson (4); Saint Joseph Lodge
No. 117 was a member of the Alpha Grand Lodge of New York City; and

  WHEREAS,  The  principle of freemasonry compel these dedicated lodge
members to dispense charity while maintaining integrity and  honesty  in
their  communities;  belief  in  God, family, and community are the core
values of their institution; and

  WHEREAS, The Widows Breakfast was established to pay honor and  just
tribute  to the widows of the members of Saint Joseph Lodge No. 117, and
has remained a staple of the lodge  as  an  annual  event  not  only  of
remembrance,  but  of respect to those who have passed on, and thanks to
the beloved partners who  supported  them  in  their  journey  and  good
community works; and

  WHEREAS,  From  time  to  time,  this Legislative Body takes note of
certain altruistic organizations it  wishes  to  acknowledge  for  their
philanthropic  and community-oriented contributions to our society which
enhance the basic humanity among us all; and

  WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proudly moved to honor and commend
the members of Saint Joseph Lodge No. 117,  Free  and  Accepted  Masons,
past  and  present, along with their dedicated partners who have labored
so conscientiously to secure and improve the quality  of  life  for  the
community it serves; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Saint Joseph Lodge No. 117 of Mount Vernon,  New  York,  upon  the
occasion of hosting its Annual Widows Breakfast; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Saint Joseph Lodge No. 117.