[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 85 (Wednesday, June 16, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1277]
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 A TRIBUTE TO THE TEMPLE PATROL OF THE TUSCAN MORNING STAR LODGE NO. 48

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 16, 1999

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
Temple Patrol of the Tuscan Morning Star Lodge No. 48, located in 
Philadelphia. The Temple Patrol was originally formed in 1990 to 
provide a communal protective service for members attending meetings at 
the Prince Hall Masonic Complex. Since its formation, the Temple Patrol 
committee has grown to over 30 members and has received many accolades 
for its valuable safety services.
  The Temple Patrol has been so successful that only one criminal 
incident has been recorded in its area of operations since its 
inception. The Tuscan Morning Star Lodge No. 48 has received high 
praise due to the success of the Temple Patrol; it was awarded Ex-Large 
Lodge of the Month on several occasions and even Ex-Large Lodge of the 
Year. In addition to these past recognitions, I would also like to 
commend these gentlemen who bring peace to the streets through their 
self-sacrifice.
  Once again, Mr. Speaker, I would like to commend the efforts of the 
members of the Tuscan Morning Star No. 48 Temple Patrol committee. I 
wish them luck in the future and thank them for all their hard work 
that has made the streets of Philadelphia safer.

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