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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 38
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Salado Masonic Lodge, which celebrated 150 |
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years of fraternity and service on June 12, 2017, at the historic |
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Stagecoach Inn; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas Freemasons are highly respected leaders in |
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their communities who commit their time and energy to civic and |
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charitable endeavors, and the members of Lodge 296 in Salado |
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have diligently upheld the longstanding moral tenets of the |
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fraternal organization; and |
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WHEREAS, The lodge has a proud history in Salado, as many |
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of its founding members served as the first leaders in the |
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community; the local Masons also maintain a historic connection |
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to the newly renovated Stagecoach Inn, a treasured landmark |
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that first opened in 1860 as the Salado Hotel; Sam Houston, an |
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early Freemason, delivered a renowned speech from the balcony |
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of the original hotel, and fittingly, the lodge hosted its |
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sesquicentennial celebration in the new inn's Sam Houston |
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banquet room; and |
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WHEREAS, The Freemasons of Texas have worked alongside |
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schools, churches, local governments, and community organizations |
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to help the Lone Star State thrive, and the members of the Salado |
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Masonic Lodge can indeed take pride in their long history of |
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service; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend all associated |
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with Salado Masonic Lodge 296 for upholding the proud mission of |
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the Texas Freemasons and extend to them congratulations on the |
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lodge's 150th anniversary; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the |
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lodge as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Buckingham |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on July 24, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |