[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 33 (Thursday, February 27, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E260]
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                     HONORING DEMOLAY INTERNATIONAL

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 27, 2014

  Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize 
DeMolay International, a youth service organization based out of 
Missouri's 6th Congressional District, on celebrating its 95th 
Anniversary.
   DeMolay International is an outstanding leadership and philanthropic 
organization. Since Frank Sherman Land, a business leader and community 
volunteer, started DeMolay International in Kansas City, Missouri, on 
March 18, 1919, the organization has grown exponentially. The 
innovative and charitable work conducted by the organization now 
touches the lives of millions in all fifty states, as well as, 
Washington, DC, Canada, Brazil, Uruguay, The Philippines, Australia, 
Italy, Romania and Serbia. Frank Sherman Land believed in working with 
others and creating strong bonds that will last a life time. DeMolay 
International is sponsored by and works closely with The Masons, which 
are a philanthropic fraternal organization that brings men together to 
make better communities through charitable work. Throughout history, 
DeMolay International has stayed true to its seven values of love of 
family, respect for other people's beliefs, courtesy towards all, 
brotherhood, honoring one's promises, cleanness in thought word and 
deed, and love of country. The men who serve in this organization vow 
to practice and live their lives by these core beliefs.
   Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in recognizing DeMolay 
International for their many contributions to Kansas City and their 
dedication to service.

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