U.S. House of
Representatives Resolution 17
Recognizing the thousands of Freemasons in every State in the
Nation and honoring them for their many contributions to the Nation throughout
its history.
Introduced in House
HRES 17 IH
109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 17
Recognizing the thousands of Freemasons in every State in the Nation and
honoring them for their many contributions to the Nation throughout its
history.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 4, 2005
Mr. GILLMOR (for himself and Mr. KINGSTON) submitted the following
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform
RESOLUTION
Recognizing the thousands of Freemasons in every State in the Nation and
honoring them for their many contributions to the Nation throughout its
history.
Whereas Freemasons, whose long lineage extends back to before the Nation's
founding, have set an example of high moral standards and charity for all
people;
Whereas the Founding Fathers of this great Nation and signers of the
Constitution, most of whom were Freemasons, provided a well-rounded basis
for developing themselves and others into valuable citizens of the United
States;
Whereas members of the Masonic Fraternity, both individually and as an
organization, continue to make invaluable charitable contributions of
service to the United States;
Whereas the Masonic Fraternity continues to provide for the charitable
relief and education of the citizens of the United States;
Whereas the Masonic Fraternity is deserving of formal recognition of their
long history of care-giving for the citizenry and their example of high
moral standards; and
Whereas Freemasons have always revered and celebrated St. John's Day, June
24th, as dedicated to their patron saints: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes the thousands of
Freemasons in every State in the Nation and honors them for their many
contributions to the Nation throughout its history.
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