[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 23 (Tuesday, February 6, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E146]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING PRINCE HALL UNIVERSAL LODGE NO. 1

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                       HON. DONALD S. BEYER, JR.

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 6, 2018

  Mr. BEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 173 years of 
service of the Prince Hall Universal Lodge No. 1 of Alexandria, 
Virginia.
  The Prince Hall Free Masonry began in Alexandria in 1845. Over the 
past 173 years, Universal Lodge No. 1 has worked on significant issues 
such as slavery, education and schools, church buildings, and the 
general welfare of African Americans. I greatly commend their many 
years of service to the Alexandria community.

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