HR363 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Dickie Drake

Republican

Co-Sponsor

Jim McClendon

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Leeds Masonic Lodge #446, 125th Anniversary, recognized

Summary

The bill recognizes Leeds Lodge #446’s 125th anniversary and thanks its members for their community service.

What This Bill Does

It officially recognizes the 125th anniversary of Leeds Lodge #446, F. & A.M., and notes its long history in Leeds. It highlights the Lodge’s community activities, including awarding a yearly scholarship to a Leeds High School student, giving copies of the Constitution and Declaration of Independence to Leeds Elementary School 5th graders, sponsoring a local Boy Scout troop, and supporting youth sports teams. The House expresses heartfelt gratitude to the Lodge’s members for their service to the community.

Who It Affects

• Leeds Lodge #446 and its members, who receive formal recognition and gratitude from the Alabama House of Representatives.
• Residents of Leeds and participants in the Lodge’s programs (students receiving scholarships and educational materials, the local Boy Scout troop, and youth sports teams) who benefit from the Lodge’s community contributions.

Key Provisions

• Recognizes the 125th anniversary of Leeds Lodge #446, F. & A.M., of Alabama, to be celebrated March 7, 2010.
• Notes the Lodge’s historical background (opened March 4, 1885 under a dispensation, chartered December 7, 1887) and that it is older than the City of Leeds.
• Acknowledges the Lodge’s community contributions (annual scholarship to a Leeds High School student, providing Constitution and Declaration of Independence to Leeds Elementary School 5th graders, sponsoring a local Boy Scout troop, and supporting youth sports teams).
• Provides that a copy of the resolution be given to the Lodge to express the state’s gratitude.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory