[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11469]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING MARYLAND AND MASONIC HOME

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                     HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 4, 2009

  Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Madam Speaker, I rise before you today to honor 
the Maryland Masonic Home on the celebration of its 75th Anniversary as 
a retirement community for Master Masons and their families.
  The Maryland Masonic Home has provided exceptional service to its 
residents since 1934. After purchasing the property called Bonnie 
Blink, the Masons converted the farm and mansion into the Maryland 
Masonic Home. It was created as a housing facility for Masons and their 
families who were either elderly, or of declining health.
  The Masonic Home has grown over the years from a simple dormitory, to 
an active community with a wide range of services. From dining rooms 
and recreational facilities, to health care practices and scheduled 
activities, that Masonic Home presents opportunities for its residents 
to maintain a vibrant lifestyle. For the past week, the Maryland 
Masonic Home has been celebrating this truly remarkable milestone with 
various events and activities for its residents.
  Over the last 75 years, they hay lived up to their mission, ``To 
provide excellent care in a safe, affordable, dignified, quality 
environment for eligible Masons and their families, in keeping with 
Masonic Principles, providing for expansion, while maintaining 
financial viability.''
  Madam Speaker, I ask that you join with me today to honor the 
Maryland Masonic Home on the celebration of its 75th Anniversary. As a 
fellow Mason, it is with great pride that I congratulate the entire 
organization on this incredible accomplishment.

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