Senate Resolution No. 1176

BY: Senator PARKER

COMMENDING the Most Excellent Prince Hall Grand
Chapter, Holy Royal Arch Masons upon the occasion of
hosting its Annual Convocation on October 7, 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 Most Excellent Prince Hall Grand Chapter, Holy Royal Arch
Masons upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Convocation on Saturday,
October 7, 2023; and

WHEREAS, The dedicated Masons of the Most Excellent Prince Hall
Grand Chapter are men with a social conscience and a charitable
perspective, also known as Freemasons; it is a fraternal organization
that shares common moral ideals and esoteric values and is based on the
doctrine of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth; and

WHEREAS, Organized in 1812, the Most Excellent Prince Hall Grand
Chapter, Holy Royal Arch Masons is the third oldest African American
organization in the State of New York; and

WHEREAS, Truly striving to serve the community, the Most Excellent
Prince Hall Grand Chapter, Holy Royal Arch Masons was founded to provide
scholarships, educational support to youth, senior citizens, food
drives, programs, housing, and counseling services; and

WHEREAS, The success of the Most Excellent Prince Hall Grand
Chapter, Holy Royal Arch Masons is in direct correlation to the efforts
of Most Excellent Jean E. Apollon, Grand High Priest and its 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, This Legislative Body is proudly moved to honor and commend
the members of the Most Excellent Prince Hall Grand Chapter, 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 Most Excellent Prince Hall Grand Chapter, Holy Royal Arch
Masons upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Convocation on October 7,
2023; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Most Excellent Jean E. Apollon, Grand High Priest, the
Most Excellent Prince Hall Grand Chapter, Holy Royal Arch Masons.