[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 89 (Thursday, June 20, 2013)]
[Senate]
[Page S4789]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING PRINCE HALL GRAND LODGE AND THE LOUISIANA ORDER OF THE 
                              EASTERN STAR

  Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, I rise today to ask my colleagues to 
join me in recognizing the M.W. Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Louisiana 
and the State of Louisiana Order of the Eastern Star, who have 
collectively provided 225 years of continuous service and devotion to 
the State of Louisiana.
  For 150 years and 75 years respectively, the Prince Hall Grand Lodge, 
formed in 1863, and the Order of the Eastern Star, formed in 1938, have 
served the State of Louisiana through their tireless leadership and 
dedication. During this tenure, members of the grand lodge have served 
in community and elected leadership positions both in the State and 
throughout the Nation. During the Civil Rights movement, members 
provided invaluable management, direction, and guidance to countless 
organizations that contributed to the effort. Throughout their 
illustrious years of service, the grand lodge has worked with local 
partners to invest in and improve communities, strengthen 
opportunities, and expand the impact of public service. The passing of 
each year brings a greater appreciation for the values of community, 
education, and civic activism that the grand lodge and order provide to 
the State of Louisiana.
  The Prince Hall Grand Lodge and Order of the Eastern Star inspire 
noble principles, moral values, and profound convictions in the lives 
of each individual they touch. Through commitment they teach the 
principles of family; through charity and volunteerism they teach the 
values of community and philanthropy; and through honor, integrity, and 
respect, they teach the convictions of acceptance and compassion. Their 
teachings and work have provided outstanding support and service to the 
citizens of Louisiana and will continue to benefit generations to come.
  The M.W. Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Louisiana and the State of 
Louisiana Order of the Eastern Star have been and continues to be an 
inspiration to all those who have been impacted by their tireless 
efforts. It is with my heartfelt and greatest sincerity that I ask my 
colleagues to join me in recognizing the service, heritage, and 
tradition of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge and the Louisiana Order of the 
Eastern Star.

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