TITLE: Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Meridian Blue Lodge Freemasons.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Meridian Blue Lodge Freemasons.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, In 2011, the Meridian Blue Lodge Freemasons are celebrating the 150th anniversary of the organization's founding; and WHEREAS, Part of the Grand Lodge of Texas, the Meridian Blue Lodge was chartered on June 21, 1861; the organization has been a source of inspiring fraternal unity for many generations of members and has had an enduring and positive influence in Bosque County; and WHEREAS, Members of the lodge are dedicated to supporting a number of worthwhile initiatives; through the years, they have contributed to the North Bosque Helping Hands food bank, the Meridian Public Library, and the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas; in addition, area students have benefited from the group's support of Jackets Against Drugs and Take Time to Read, as well as from its annual scholarship award; and WHEREAS, Meridian Blue Lodge continues to uphold the Masonic principles of "Brotherly Love, Compassion, and Truth," and it is a pleasure to join in recognizing the organization at this special time in its rich history; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Meridian Blue Lodge Freemasons and that all those affiliated with the group be extended 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 House of Representatives. Orr Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2052 was adopted by the House on May 26, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House