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.