[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 203 (Tuesday, November 23, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1268]
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       CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICA LODGE NO. 77

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                     HON. JENNIFFER GONZALEZ-COLON

                             of puerto rico

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 23, 2021

  Miss GONZALEZ-COLON. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the work of 
the America Lodge No. 77 on its centennial celebration.
  The America Lodge No. 77 was founded 100 years ago and continues to 
exercise its work ascribed to the Great Sovereign Lodge of Free and 
Accepted Freemasons of Puerto Rico. On June 19th of 1921, a group of 
eight distinguished masons celebrated a meeting presided over by the 
honorable Pedro Del Valle Atiles. In this meeting the new lodge was 
constituted with the name of Americas.
  The Grand Master William E. Lippitt presided over the ceremony when 
the Great Lodge of Free and Accepted Freemason of Puerto Rico granted 
the Founding Charter to the America Lodge. With this the number 77 was 
assigned to the America Lodge and the new Officialdom was installed.
  It is motive of pride for the America Lodge No. 77, the fact that 
their members are not limited to their masonic activities for the 
benefit of their lodge only. A great number of them have rendered 
valuable services to humanity like educational conferences about the 
Masonic history and providing resources to assist the victims of 
Hurricane Maria. Additionally, members of the Lodge have held positions 
of importance in different industries throughout the history of the 
Lodge having a great impact in their communities.
  I'm honored to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the America Lodge 
No. 77, recognizing the uninterrupted work that their members continue 
to perform.

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