[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 129 (Tuesday, July 30, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1012]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING SANTA ANA ELKS LODGE NO. 794

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                          HON. J. LUIS CORREA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 30, 2019

  Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 117th 
anniversary of the Santa Ana Elks Lodge No. 794 and the grand opening 
of their third Lodge.
  The Santa Ana Elks Lodge was formed in 1902 by William L. Tubbs and 
several businessmen from the city. Mr. Tubbs was previously a member of 
the Lodge in Council Bluffs, Iowa before to moving to Santa Ana.
  On June 2, 1902, the Santa Ana chapter was granted dispensation by 
the Grand Lodge to form the Lodge. When he was installed as the first 
Exalted Ruler on July 14, 1902, Mr. Tubbs became the ``Father'' of the 
Santa Ana Elks Lodge. The Lodge was issued its Charter on August 14, 
1902. The Lodge was first located in McFadden Hall until October 20, 
1902, when they moved to the Odd Fellows Hall. The Lodge relocated to 
the Hervey Building at Fourth and Spurgeon Street on May 18, 1903. This 
is also where the first Flag Day observance was held on June 14, 1907. 
In September 1907, in need of room to expand, the Lodge bought a fifty-
foot lot. On March 14, 1911 they moved to this location at Sycamore and 
Sixth Street. The Lodge remained there until April 2, 1961, when they 
opened a brand-new Lodge at 212 Elk Lane. The Lodge celebrated their 
100th anniversary at this location in 2002.
  Finally, in April of 2018, the Elks Lodge temporarily moved to 
downtown Santa Ana until the completion of their current location at 
1751 S. Lyon Street. Exalted Ruler Dan Breece, his wife and First Lady, 
Sharon Breece, and his Officers held their first Elks event on June 15, 
2019. The Inaugural Ball was attended by 730 members and guests 
including the incoming Grand Exalted Ruler.
  The Santa Ana Elks Lodge is known as the ``Mother Lodge'' for all of 
Orange County and has a rich and unique history. Santa Ana Elks No. 794 
are active members of the community. They host a school supply drive 
for Santa Ana and Tustin schools and fund raising for special needs 
students with their ``Purple Pig'' program.
  Madam Speaker, it is my honor to recognize Santa Ana Elks Lodge No. 
794 for their contributions to our community and I congratulation them 
on the opening of their new Lodge.

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