LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 150th Anniversary of Massena
Masons Lodge 513

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 150th Anniversary of Massena Masons Lodge 513; and
WHEREAS, To observe this auspicious event, officers of the New York
Grand Lodge, the central body of Masonry in the State, and those from
neighboring Ontario, Canada, gathered at Massena Masons Lodge 513 on
Saturday, February 26, 2011, for a day of Masonic traditions, Celtic
music, and celebration; and
WHEREAS, Many festivities were held throughout the day including a
Rededication Ceremony using the Masonic symbols of corn, wine, and oil,
followed by the Lodge meeting and culminating with a Banquet; and
WHEREAS, The current Massena Lodge 513 received its charter from the
Grand Lodge of New York State in 1861, just weeks after the Civil War
began; and
WHEREAS, The Charter members consisting of men representing all walks
of life included: RW Charles Uhle, Jr., Grand Warden; RW James Sullivan,
Deputy Grand Master; W John Schneider, Master, Massena Lodge; RW William
Thomas, Grand Treasurer; RW Thomas Jenison, District Deputy Grand
Master, 2nd St. Lawrence District; RW C. Joseph Rutherford, Grand Direc-
tor of Ceremonies, 2nd St. Lawrence District; VW Charles Deacon, Grand
Steward, Ontario, Canada; RW Randall G. Ball, Assistant Grand Lecturer,
2nd St. Lawrence District; RW Fredertick Rogers, Grand Chaplain, 1st
St. Lawrence District; RW John Dwyer, Deputy Grand Standard Bearer; RW
Clayton Ruggles, Jr., Grand Deacon; RW John Krupp, Deputy Grand Marshal;
RW Douglas Cameron, District Deputy Grand Master, Ontario, Canada; RW Ed
Snow, Assistant Grand Lecturer, 1st St. Lawrence District; RW Terry
Covey, Grand Director of Ceremonies, 1st St. Lawrence District; RW Neil
Nicol, District Deputy Grand Master, 1st St. Lawrence District; and
WHEREAS, Organizations of singular distinction as the Massena Masons
Lodge 513 provide a model for enhancing the quality of life in the
community and, as such, merit the grateful praise of the community of
the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when insti-
tutions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 150th Anniversary of Massena Masons Lodge 513; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Massena Masons Lodge 513, Massena, New York.