[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9372]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SCOTTISH RITE CATHEDRAL IN NEW 
                                 MEXICO

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 19, 2012

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the Scottish Rite 
Masons of New Mexico on the occasion of the Centennial Celebration of 
the Scottish Rite Cathedral in Santa Fe, New Mexico. On this occasion 
they also celebrate New Mexico's 100th year as a State of the Union.
  The celebration at the Scottish Rite Temple includes tours, outdoor 
activities, a parade, a private reception, a brunch, a public 
exemplification of a Scottish Rite Degree and a Period Dress Ball in 
the evening.
  Though the exact time of the beginning of Freemasonry is unknown, 
many of the symbols and language come from the Middle Ages. It has 
become a worldwide fraternity which focuses on self-improvement and 
social betterment. Freemasons partake in philanthropy, service, funding 
of research, and spreading ideals in which they believe.
  Currently, there are four million Masons worldwide. Notable Masons 
throughout time are George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Paul Revere, 
John Hancock, John Paul Jones and Chief Justice John Marshall to name a 
few. Notable actions of the Masons include spreading the ideals of the 
Enlightenment, the formation of the democratic government and 
supporting the first public schools in both Europe and America.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honoring the Scottish 
Rite and all Freemasons on the joyous occasion of the Centennial 
Celebration of the Scottish Rite Cathedral in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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