[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 47 (Tuesday, April 3, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E529]
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TRIBUTE TO THE ROMEO LODGE #41 FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF THE STATE OF 
                                MICHIGAN

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 3, 2001

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to recognize an 
organization whose outstanding dedication and commitment to the bond of 
brotherhood and community has led to a great accomplishment. On 
Saturday, March 31, 2001, the Romeo Lodge #41 Free and Accepted Masons 
of the State of Michigan will celebrate their 150th anniversary, a 
milestone occasion that heralds the lifelong Masonic creed of Love of 
God, Love of Country, and Love of Freedom.
  Since the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons recognized the 
start of the Romeo charter on January 9, 1851, the Romeo Lodge #41 has 
been a thriving center of social, religious, and political life to its 
members. Dedicated to education, morality, brotherly love, and non-
sectarianism in religion and politics, the Romeo Masons have worked 
tirelessly to improve the community through their contributions in 
medical research, charity, and scholarship.
  As the organization began to grow and expand, its ideas and vision 
for the future began to grow with it. Dedicating their time and talents 
to new construction efforts and remodeling, the Romeo Masons have 
worked hard to ensure their organization will continue to cultivate its 
roots as well as reach out to its younger generations. Preserving their 
tenets of Masonry, Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth, this organization 
will assuredly succeed in their crusade to improve the lives of people 
through faith, morality and God.
  The Romeo Lodge #41 is a true testament to the hard work and 
dedication of its members and its community. I applaud the Romeo Free 
Masons for their leadership, fraternity, and commitment, and I urge my 
colleagues to join me in congratulating them on this landmark occasion.

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