Senate Resolution No. 2227

BY: Senator PARKER

COMMENDING Xenia Lodge No. 50 upon the occasion of
hosting its Annual Widow's Breakfast on April 21,
2024

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
pay tribute to those 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
commend Xenia Lodge No. 50 upon the occasion of hosting its Annual
Widow's Breakfast on Sunday, April 21, at the Remington Boys & Girls
Club on 1 Remington Place, New Rochelle, New York; and

WHEREAS, The Widows Breakfast was established to give tribute to the
widows of the members of Xenia Lodge No. 50 and has remained a staple as
an annual event focused not only on remembrance, but on giving thanks to
those who have passed on, and relaying respect to their beloved partners
who supported them in their journey and good community works; and

WHEREAS, Under the leadership of the Worshipful Master Greg Marable
and the Most Worshipful Gregory R. Smith Jr. Grand Master, Xenia Lodge
No. 50 is well known for its commitment to the principles of
freemasonry; these principles compel them to support charitable works,
while also maintaining integrity and honesty in their communities; and

WHEREAS, Xenia Lodge No. 50's belief in God, family, and community
are core values of their organization and are near and dear to every
member's heart; and

WHEREAS, The success of Xenia Lodge No. 50 is in direct correlation
to the efforts of its leadership and its members, whose involvement is,
and always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an
unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in
all endeavors on behalf of the organization and the community it serves;
and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proudly moved to honor and commend
the members of Xenia Lodge No. 50, Free and Accepted Masons, past and
present, who have labored so conscientiously to secure and improve the
quality of life for the community it serves; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Xenia Lodge No. 50 upon the occasion of hosting its Annual
Widow's Breakfast on April 21, 2024; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Xenia Lodge No. 50.