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Recognizing and commending the sesquicentennial celebration of the Lawrenceville, Georgia, Masonic Lodge No. 131 and the Loganville, Georgia, Fergus Lodge No. 135; inviting members of the Lodges to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the Lawrenceville, Georgia, Masonic Lodge No. 131 and the Loganville, Georgia, Fergus Lodge No. 135 were constituted on October 30, 1850, and have operated continuously for over 150 years; and

WHEREAS, the membership of both Lodges were among the founding leaders of their respective communities and continue their service to their communities through active service and leadership and strive to be role models in their communities for others to follow and emulate; and

WHEREAS, both Lodges have written histories of local interest to state historians documenting every facet of their communities´ existence; and

WHEREAS, the Lodge members over the many years have practiced the tenets of Free Masonry and have made outstanding community contributions in both Walton and Gwinnett counties and the State of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, Free Masonry is the oldest fraternal organization in the world known to man; and

WHEREAS, a joint Sesquicentennial Celebration was held on November 4, 2000, in the Gwinnett County Justice and Administration Center in Lawrenceville, Georgia, to commemorate these Lodges for their 150 years of existence and service.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend the Lawrenceville, Georgia, Masonic Lodge No. 131 and the Loganville, Georgia, Fergus Lodge No. 135 on their Sesquicentennial Celebration.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of the Lawrenceville, Georgia, Masonic Lodge No. 131 and the Loganville, Georgia, Fergus Lodge No. 135 are invited to appear before the House of Representatives at a time to be determined by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the Lawrenceville, Georgia, Masonic Lodge No. 131 and the Loganville, Georgia, Fergus Lodge No. 135.