[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 4]
[Senate]
[Page 4873]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO INTEGRITY LODGE #51

 Mr. TORRICELLI. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the 
Integrity Lodge #51 Prince Hall Masons, who will be celebrating 100 
years of service to the community of Paterson, NJ, this month.
  Prince Hall Masons, the founders of this organization, are the oldest 
African American fraternity in the United States. This celebration will 
truly highlight the contributions as well as the many accomplishments 
that this fine organization has made to its community.
  Under the direction of Prince Hall Masons, the Integrity Lodge has 
enjoyed countless success stories. The Integrity Lodge has been 
recognized for guiding and providing leadership to African Americans. 
Additionally, the Integrity Lodge has made countless charitable 
contributions which in turn have positively affected many lives.
  Through the efforts of this group of people, the community of 
Paterson has been enriched. I am confident that there are many lives 
that this organization has changed and I am sure that they find 
victories on a daily basis. It is my firm belief that the Integrity 
Lodge will continue this fine tradition of community service in the 
years to come, and will serve with distinction as tireless advocates on 
behalf of Paterson, NJ.
  I congratulate the Integrity Lodge #51 for their 100 years of 
dedicated service.

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