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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The members of Faith Masonic Lodge No. 1158 in |
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Wichita Falls marked an important milestone when they gathered to |
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celebrate their organization's 100th anniversary on December 18, |
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2021; and |
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WHEREAS, Deriving its name from the Wichita Falls motto at |
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the time, "The City That Faith Built," Faith Masonic Lodge formally |
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received its charter from the Grand Lodge of Texas on December 29, |
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1921; meetings were initially held in a room at the Masonic Temple |
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of Wichita Falls Lodge No. 635, and members later raised funds to |
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construct their own lodge; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout its history, Faith Masonic Lodge's |
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members have demonstrated an abiding commitment to the masonic |
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ideals of compassion and charity; over the years, they have made |
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generous donations to fellow citizens in need, and their many other |
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good works have included providing care items to troops stationed |
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overseas, meeting with and offering assistance to military |
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families, and supporting the fundraising efforts of other local |
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organizations; the lodge has provided shelter to survivors of |
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natural disasters, and in the aftermath of a devastating tornado in |
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1979, members stepped up to give blood and ensure that the injured |
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received the medical help they needed; in recent years, the lodge |
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has continued to give back to the community by hosting blood drives |
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and participating in other charitable endeavors; and |
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WHEREAS, In 2016, Faith Masonic Lodge merged with Megargel |
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Lodge No. 1038; in May 2021, the lodge consolidated with Joseph A. |
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Kemp Lodge No. 1287, bringing its membership to 326 Master Masons |
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as it approached its 100th anniversary; and |
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WHEREAS, The members of Faith Masonic Lodge No. 1158 have |
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maintained a proud tradition of service, honor, and brotherhood |
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that has spanned several generations, and it is a privilege to join |
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in recognizing the rich history of this venerable organization; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature |
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hereby commemorate the centennial of Faith Masonic Lodge No. 1158 |
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and extend to its members sincere best wishes for the future; and, |
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be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the lodge as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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Senate. |