[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 24262]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING THE NAPA VALLEY MASONIC LODGE NO. 93 OF NAPA VALLEY, 
                               CALIFORNIA

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 28, 2005

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
the Napa Valley Masonic Lodge No. 93 of Napa Valley, California as it 
celebrates its 150th anniversary this Saturday, October 29, 2005.
  The Napa Valley Masonic Lodge No. 93, which was founded by Napa 
Valley historical mason George Yount, is an institution in the Napa 
Valley. The first meeting was held at the Caymus Lodge in Yountville, 
California. In 1867, the masons of Lodge No. 93 relocated to St. 
Helena, my hometown, where they continue to meet today.
  Since 1855, Lodge No. 93 has helped to forge a stronger brotherhood 
among the men of the Napa Valley. What was once a group of 13 men now 
boasts a membership of nearly 200. Men from all walks of life, 
including farmers, businessmen and doctors have joined this fraternity 
in an effort to not only better themselves and their families, but to 
also better the entire community.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of my fellow colleagues I would like to 
congratulate the Napa Valley Masonic Lodge No. 93 upon its 150th 
Anniversary. I wish the organization all the best in its future 
endeavors.

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