LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the Centennial Celebration of
Faerder Lodge Number 109, Sons of Norway, in Brooklyn, New York

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 organizations of high purpose and worthy accomplish-
ment 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 commem-
orate the Centennial Celebration of Faerder Lodge Number 109, Sons of
Norway, in Brooklyn, New York; this auspicious occasion will be cele-
brated on Saturday, March 26, 2011, at a Gala Dinner Dance to be held at
the Rex Manor, 1100-60th Street, Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, The oldest Sons of Norway lodge on the East Coast of the
United States, Faerder Lodge Number 109's first meeting was called on
Thursday, December 8, 1910, at Prospect Hall in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Named "Faerder" after the lighthouse in the Olso fiord and,
like Faerder Fyr, a guiding light on the Norwegian coast, Faerder Lodge
Number 109 has been a guiding light for Sons of Norway lodges on the
Eastern Seaboard of the United States; and
WHEREAS, Brother G.A. Roberg was the first President of Faerder Lodge
Number 109; Brother O.C. Christopher was known as the Father of the
Third District of the Sons of Norway; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the years, Faerder Lodge Number 109, Sons of
Norway, in Brooklyn, New York, has sponsored many events where well-
known persons from Norway gave lectures; in addition, it started the
Faerder Forum; and
WHEREAS, Faerder Lodge Number 109, Sons of Norway, has been very
active in the Norwegian colony in Brooklyn and supported numerous chari-
ties, including the Norwegian Children's Home, Norwegian Christian Home,
Eger Home, Camp Norge, and the Norwegian Seamen's Church; and
WHEREAS, During the Second World War, Faerder Lodge Number 109 in
Brooklyn, New York, supported the Red Cross, President Roosevelt's Fund,
War Fund, American Relief for Norway, Little Norway and Norske Sjomenn's
Gave Fund; in addition, the Lodge was also active in supporting BRAVO,
Sons of Norway Foundation, Ski for Light, Vinland Center and the Third
District Charitable Trust Fund; and
WHEREAS, The Faerder Lodge Number 109, Sons of Norway, in Brooklyn,
New York, is working hard to generate interest for Sons of Norway in the
second and third generation descendants of their forefathers so as to
continue to preserve Norwegian heritage and culture; and
WHEREAS, Organizations of singular distinction such as Faerder Lodge
Number 109, Sons of Norway, in Brooklyn, 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
commemorate the Centennial Celebration of Faerder Lodge Number 109, Sons
of Norway; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Faerder Lodge Number 109, Sons of Norway, Brooklyn, New York.