[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 112 (Friday, July 25, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1640]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         150TH ANNIVERSARY OF LODGE NO. 83 IN LEBANON, MISSOURI

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 25, 2003

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, let me take this means to recognize the 
150th anniversary of the Laclede Lodge No. 83 of the Grand Lodge of 
Missouri, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons in Lebanon, Missouri. The 
Freemasons of this lodge have worked diligently and provided many hours 
of community service in Lebanon and Laclede County.
  Lodge No. 83 was chartered in 1854 and the first Master of this lodge 
was Dr. I.W. Greenstreet. The lodge was first located on Wood Street in 
``Old Town'' Lebanon. Currently the lodge is located at the corner of 
Second and Madison Streets in Lebanon.
  The Laclede Lodge and its members have stood the test of time. From 
the beginning, the lodge had to survive a Civil War and hardships from 
local congregations who did not understand the mystic brotherhood. 
Today the lodge thrives in a wonderful community and gives back to that 
community at every turn.
  Mr. Speaker, the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons can be proud of the 
150 year history they have in Lodge No. 83 and with the Lebanon and 
Laclede County communities. I know the Members of the House will join 
me in congratulating Lodge No. 83 for 150 years of fine service.

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