LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Matinecock Lodge No. 806 F. & A.
M. in Oyster Bay, New York, upon the occasion of its rededication cere-
mony of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Stained Glass Window

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals that are devoted to the welfare of the community
and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, It is also the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize
and pay tribute to fraternal 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, It is the tradition of this State and this Nation to pay
tribute to those institutions and individuals who have contributed to
the ethical and spiritual values of their communities; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Matinecock Lodge No. 806 F. & A. M. upon the occasion of its reded-
ication ceremony of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Stained Glass
Window; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated on Saturday, May 14,
2011, at the Lodge Room of Matinecock Lodge No. 806 F. & A. M. in Oyster
Bay, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Presidential Lodge of Theodore Roosevelt, Matinecock
Lodge No. 806 F. & A. M. in Oyster Bay, New York, was instituted in 1893
and represents over 116 years of Masonic Brotherhood; and
WHEREAS, The original Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Stained Glass Window
was designed and crafted by local artisan, Oliver Smith; it commemorates
the raising of Theodore Roosevelt in 1901 as a member of Matinecock
Lodge No. 806, and his death in 1919; and
WHEREAS, The original dedication of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial
Stained Glass Window on December 8, 1926, commemorated the 25th anniver-
sary of the raising of Theodore Roosevelt; it was unveiled by Colonel
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., also a member of Matinecock Lodge No. 806; and
WHEREAS, On October 25, 2003, the window was severely damaged during a
fire that destroyed the historic landmark building of Matinecock Lodge
No. 806; the window was salvaged through the combined efforts of Lodge
members, the local fire department and the Town of Oyster Bay; it was
placed in storage until 2010; and
WHEREAS, Intent on restoring the beautiful and historic Theodore
Roosevelt Memorial Stained Glass Window, the members of Matinecock Lodge
No. 806, with the assistance of dedicated and skilled craftsmen, have
accomplished this important mission and have installed the restored
glass window in the new Lodge room; and
WHEREAS, On Saturday, May 14, 2011, Matinecock Lodge No. 806 will
rededicate the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Stained Glass Window with a
recreation of the original 1926 ceremony; and
WHEREAS, Organizations of singular distinction such as the Matinecock
Lodge No. 806 F. & A. M. in Oyster Bay, New York, merit the grateful
praise of the community and of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments, which serve to bring
people together for such constructive and beneficial purposes, are
brought to our attention, they should be recognized by all the citizens
of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Matinecock Lodge No. 806 F. & A. M. upon the occasion of

its rededication ceremony of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Stained
Glass Window; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Matinecock Lodge No. 806 F. & A. M., Oyster Bay, New York.