Senate Resolution No. 1963

BY: Senator PARKER

COMMENDING Wade Smith upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by James H.
Farrell Lodge No. 34, Free and Accepted Masons of
the State of New York on May 7, 2022

WHEREAS, The unity of our State and Nation is built upon the
compassion of individuals such as Past Master Wade Smith who uphold the
values of community life and who, through their great actions, epitomize
the best of humanity; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Wade Smith
upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by James H.
Farrell Lodge No. 34, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New York
to be celebrated at its Pre-Mother's Day Brunch on Saturday, May 7,
2022; and

WHEREAS, The dedicated Masons of James H. Farrell Lodge No. 34 are
men with a social conscience and a charitable perspective, also known as
Freemasons; it is a fraternal organization that shares common moral
ideals and esoteric values and is based on the doctrine of Brotherly
Love, Relief and Truth; and

WHEREAS, Devoted to his community and to the mission of the
Freemasons, Wade Smith proudly served his Lodge as a Past Master; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Wade Smith has displayed
throughout his life; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens
of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Wade Smith upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by James H. Farrell Lodge No. 34, Free and Accepted Masons
of the State of New York on May 7, 2022; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Wade Smith.