[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7203]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



TRIBUTE TO THE ROMEO CHAPTER 19 LADIES OF THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR 
                        OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 3, 2001

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the Romeo Lodge 
#19 Ladies of the Order of the Eastern Star of the State of Michigan, 
who celebrated their 106th birthday on March 31, 2001.
  Since the Grand Chapter of Michigan recognized the start of the Romeo 
Chapter #19 Order of the Eastern Star on October 10, 1895, the Romeo 
Chapter #19 has been a thriving sister center of social, religious, and 
political life to all its members and their families. Dedicated to 
education, morality, and improving the quality of life for its Masonic 
family, the Ladies of Romeo have worked tirelessly to improve the 
community through their contributions in charity, scholarship, and 
service.
  Through the years, the Romeo Chapter #19 Ladies of the Order of the 
Eastern Star have devoted their time and efforts to maintaining the 
tenets of Masonry, encouraging kindness, respect, and good will towards 
all men and women. They have proudly organized philanthropic activities 
for members and non-members, assisting in times of hardship, sickness, 
death and disability. As they celebrate 106 years, I am confident they 
will continue to lead the community through their benevolent service.
  Demonstrating outstanding leadership and commitment, the success of 
the Romeo Lodge #19 Ladies of the Order of the Eastern Star is a true 
testament to the hard work and dedication of its members and its 
community. I applaud Romeo Lodge #19 for their leadership, sisterhood, 
and commitment, and I urge my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
them on their 106th Anniversary.

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