[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 79 (Wednesday, May 30, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E897]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




TRIBUTE TO THE ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE OF THE VALLEY OF SYRACUSE

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                         HON. ANN MARIE BUERKLE

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 30, 2012

  Ms. BUERKLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to 
the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of the Valley of Syracuse upon the 
occasion of celebrating 150 years of service to the Syracuse, New York 
community and surrounding areas.
  The Scottish Rite of the Valley of Syracuse operates within the 
Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America and is 
comprised of four separate Bodies: Central City Lodge of Perfection, 
Central City Council Princes of Jerusalem, Central City Chapter of Rose 
Croix, and Central City Consistory. Each of these four Central City 
Bodies has been active in Syracuse and nearby areas since 1862.
  Scottish Rite Masons are a diverse group of Brothers who come from of 
all walks of life, cultures, religious backgrounds, and careers.
  Today, with 750 members in the Valley of Syracuse, The Scottish Rite 
of Free Masonry supports Schizophrenia research, provides college 
scholarships to members and their children, and supports many charities 
and organizations, particularly the Children's Dyslexia Center of 
Central New York.
  It is important that we recognize organizations like the Ancient 
Accepted Scottish Rite of the Valley of Syracuse for their dedicated 
service to the community as well as their rich history and involvement 
in the shaping of the State of New York and the United States of 
America.
  It is with privilege that I pause in my legislative deliberations to 
congratulate and thank the Scottish Rite of the Valley of Syracuse on 
their 150th Anniversary.

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