Bill Text: NY J01308 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Commending the Golden Compass Club of Master Craftsman Lodge No. 110 of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of New York upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Awards Banquet on August 19, 2023
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-06-06 - ADOPTED [J01308 Detail]
Download: New_York-2023-J01308-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 1308 BY: Senator PARKER COMMENDING the Golden Compass Club of Master Craftsman Lodge No. 110 of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of New York upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Awards Banquet on August 19, 2023 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to those 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 commend the Golden Compass Club of Master Craftsman Lodge No. 110 upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Awards Banquet on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Woodlawn Volunteer Fire Hall, Buffalo, New York; and WHEREAS, The dedicated Masons of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of New York are men with a social conscience and a charitable perspective, who are also known as Freemasons; they are part of a fraternal organization that shares common moral ideals and esoteric values which are based on the doctrine of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth; and WHEREAS, The Golden Compass Club of Master Craftsman Lodge No. 110 of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of New York has truly demonstrated continuous service to the residents and communities which it serves; and WHEREAS, Established by a group of like-minded young men, the club was formed in August of 1973, and its Dispensation was granted on October 24, 1974 by Most Worshipful Grand Master Charles McGarrah; and WHEREAS, The Golden Compass Club of Master Craftsman Lodge No. 110 received its Warrant of Constitution on June 14, 1978, by Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Master William Richardson; ceremonies were done verbally by Right Worshipful Solomon Wallace and Right Worshipful Thomas Swan; and WHEREAS, Master Craftsman Lodge No. 110 conducted its first meeting after being chartered on the fourth Wednesday in July of 1978, at Bethel AME Church in Lackawanna, New York; its Principal Officers at the time of being chartered were Worshipful Master Earl E. Saunders, Senior Warden Edward M. Tally, and Junior Warden Fred Harge; and WHEREAS, Today, the success of the Golden Compass Club of Master Craftsman Lodge No. 110 is in direct correlation to the efforts of Worshipful Master Shad Miles, Senior Warden Joshua Hutchen Sr., Junior Warden Samuel Walker Jr., and its dedicated members, whose involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeavors on behalf of the organization and the community it serves; and WHEREAS, The Freemasons of this Grand Lodge are a standing testament to resilience, strength, and unity through a common sense of brotherhood; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proudly moved to honor and commend the members of the Golden Compass Club of Master Craftsman Lodge No. 110, past and present, 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 commend the Golden Compass Club of Master Craftsman Lodge No. 110 of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of New York upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Awards Banquet on August 19, 2023; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Golden Compass Club of Master Craftsman Lodge No. 110 of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of New York.