[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 120 (Thursday, September 11, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1734]
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          SARATOGA CHAPTER NO. 131, ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR

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                        HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 11, 1997

  Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, there is no greater tradition of charitable 
works in America than that of the various Masonic lodges across the 
country.
  Mr. Speaker, to illustrate why I am so proud of my own affiliation 
with the Masons, allow me to list the civic involvement of just one 
such organization, Saratoga Chapter No. 131, Order of the Eastern Star.
  The chapter supports the Eastern Star Home at Oriskany, the Veteran's 
Hospital in Albany, the Children's Day Care Center in Oriskany, the 
Empty Stocking Project in Saratoga Springs, and the Red Cross, American 
Cancer Society, and Saratoga Hospital. There work with the hospital 
includes knitting caps for newborns.
  The chapter has also established the Morgan Bloodgood Horseman's 
Scholarship at BOCES, the area vocational school, and every year 
contributes a scholarship to a worthy student.
  Mr. Speaker, this is a record to be proud of as the chapter 
celebrates its 100th anniversary this month.
  It's a record typical of the order, which is dedicated to serving 
people in need, to social enjoyment, and to promoting civic interests.
  I would ask all Members to join me in saluting the officers, patrons, 
and 100 members of Saratoga Chapter No. 131, Order of the Eastern Star 
and wish them all the best as they enter their second century of 
service to a grateful community and Nation.

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