Bill Text: TX SR66 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: Commemorating the centennial of Faith Masonic Lodge No. 1158.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-01-24 - Reported enrolled [SR66 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-SR66-Introduced.html
| 88R7153 CJM-D | ||
| By: Springer | S.R. No. 66 | |
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| WHEREAS, The members of Faith Masonic Lodge No. 1158 in | ||
| Wichita Falls marked an important milestone when they gathered to | ||
| celebrate their organization's 100th anniversary on December 18, | ||
| 2021; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Deriving its name from the Wichita Falls motto at | ||
| the time, "The City That Faith Built," Faith Masonic Lodge formally | ||
| received its charter from the Grand Lodge of Texas on December 29, | ||
| 1921; meetings were initially held in a room at the Masonic Temple | ||
| of Wichita Falls Lodge No. 635, and members later raised funds to | ||
| construct their own lodge; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Throughout its history, Faith Masonic Lodge's | ||
| members have demonstrated an abiding commitment to the masonic | ||
| ideals of compassion and charity; over the years, they have made | ||
| generous donations to fellow citizens in need, and their many other | ||
| good works have included providing care items to troops stationed | ||
| overseas, meeting with and offering assistance to military | ||
| families, and supporting the fundraising efforts of other local | ||
| organizations; the lodge has provided shelter to survivors of | ||
| natural disasters, and in the aftermath of a devastating tornado in | ||
| 1979, members stepped up to give blood and ensure that the injured | ||
| received the medical help they needed; in recent years, the lodge | ||
| has continued to give back to the community by hosting blood drives | ||
| and participating in other charitable endeavors; and | ||
| WHEREAS, In 2016, Faith Masonic Lodge merged with Megargel | ||
| Lodge No. 1038; in May 2021, the lodge consolidated with Joseph A. | ||
| Kemp Lodge No. 1287, bringing its membership to 326 Master Masons | ||
| as it approached its 100th anniversary; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The members of Faith Masonic Lodge No. 1158 have | ||
| maintained a proud tradition of service, honor, and brotherhood | ||
| that has spanned several generations, and it is a privilege to join | ||
| in recognizing the rich history of this venerable organization; | ||
| now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature | ||
| hereby commemorate the centennial of Faith Masonic Lodge No. 1158 | ||
| and extend to its members sincere best wishes for the future; and, | ||
| be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
| prepared for the lodge as an expression of high regard by the Texas | ||
| Senate. | ||
