[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 12 (Thursday, January 21, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E56]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





  IN RECOGNITION OF THE MASONIC PALESTINE LODGE NO. 357 F. & A. M. OF 
                                DETROIT

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                           HON. RASHIDA TLAIB

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 21, 2021

  Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the many 
contributions of one of Detroit's longest-serving fraternal and service 
organizations, Palestine Lodge No. 357 F. & A. M.
  Founded January 26, 1881, Detroit's Palestine Masonic Lodge has 
operated for one hundred forty years. The Palestine Lodge can count 
among its past members many high-profile residents, including James 
Vernor, originator of Vernor's Ginger Ale, a Detroit staple, and 
automotive pioneer Henry Ford. More recently, the Palestine Lodge, in 
affiliation with the Michigan Masons, has helped make significant 
contributions to its charitable foundation to make meaningful impacts 
on the lives of countless Michigan residents. These actions are not 
limited to its scholarship programs for students, its bikes for books 
child literacy incentive program, as well as its S.A.Y. Detroit 
tutoring and literacy program. In addition, the Palestine Lodge members 
give countless hours of volunteer time on local community initiatives.
  Please join me in recognizing Detroit's Palestine Lodge No. 357 F. & 
A. M.'s many contributions to the residents of Michigan and the 13th 
Congressional District over the past one hundred forty years.

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