[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 51 (Friday, March 22, 2024)]
[House]
[Pages H1488-H1489]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CELEBRATING 100TH YEAR OF ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR, STATE COLLEGE 
                              CHAPTER 388

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
the Order of the Eastern Star State College Chapter 388.
  On April 5, this group will celebrate 100 years of service and renew 
their commitment to the principles of freemasonry.
  State College Chapter 388 is a Masonic appendant body, part of the 
Pennsylvania Order of the Eastern Star, which is part of the General 
Grand Chapter, the international order that stretches around the world 
and makes up the largest coed fraternal organization in the world.

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  The Order of the Eastern Star has a strong bond of friendship and 
support for each other based on shared values and respect. Their 
members are service-minded individuals organizing and participating in 
service projects supporting our youth, veterans, and greater community.
  Mr. Speaker, the State College Chapter of the Order of the Eastern 
Star works closely with other Pennsylvania chapters that support 
charitable endeavors such as Shriners Hospitals for Children. They are 
also proud to support individuals with disabilities of all ages.
  I congratulate them on this magnificent milestone. May they continue 
to celebrate years of fellowship and community service.

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