[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 59 (Monday, May 15, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Page S4552]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNITION OF THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OWOSSO MASONIC LODGE

 Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I would like to take this 
opportunity to congratulate the Owosso Masonic Lodge on its 150th 
anniversary. This is a significant milestone, and it is with pleasure 
that I thank the lodge for its many years of dedicated service to 
greater Owosso community. Tomorrow, a celebration will be held to 
commemorate this special occasion.
  Service organizations play an important role in American society. 
These organizations play a key role in building stronger communities, 
often providing assistance to those most in need. The Owosso Masonic 
Lodge, which was chartered in January 1856 by the Grand Lodge of 
Michigan, has served the community well and has much of which to be 
proud. This lodge has worked to bring groups together over the years 
and has helped members work to achieve strong ethical standards.
  I would also like to join the lodge in showing appreciation for the 
efforts of the 40- 50- and 80-year lodge members, who will be 
recognized at the celebration tomorrow. Among this group is Mr. George 
Hoddy, who at 100 years of age continues to be active in working to 
improve Owosso and the State of Michigan. I would like to recognize his 
long and distinguished membership in the Owosso Masonic Lodge. Mr. 
Hoddy's businesses have been a cornerstone of the local economy for 
many decades.
  I know my colleagues join me in thanking the Owosso Masonic Lodge for 
150 years of dedication and service to the community, and I wish them 
the best as they embark on another 150 years of distinguished 
service.

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