Senate Resolution No. 1965

BY: Senator PARKER

COMMENDING the Most Excellent Prince Hall Grand
Chapter, Holy Royal Arch Masons, State of New York &
Jurisdiction upon the occasion of hosting its
Virtual Appreciation event on April 24, 2022

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 the Most Excellent Prince Hall Grand Chapter, Holy Royal Arch
Masons, State of New York & Jurisdiction upon the occasion of hosting
its Virtual Appreciation event paying tribute to the Excellent High
Priests who served during the height of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Sunday,
April 24, 2022; and

WHEREAS, The dedicated Masons of the Most Excellent Prince Hall
Grand Chapter 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, The success of the Most Excellent Prince Hall Grand
Chapter, Holy Royal Arch Masons, State of New York & Jurisdiction is in
direct correlation to the efforts of Most Excellent Jean A. Apollon Sr.
Grand High Priest 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 the Most Excellent Prince Hall Grand Chapter, 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 the Most Excellent Prince Hall Grand Chapter, Holy Royal Arch
Masons, State of New York & Jurisdiction upon the occasion of hosting
its Virtual Appreciation event; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Most Excellent Jean A. Apollon Sr, Grand High Priest, the
Most Excellent Prince Hall Grand Chapter, Holy Royal Arch Masons, State
of New York & Jurisdiction.