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Title
RESOLUTION HONORING TOUSSAINT L'OUVERTURE MASONIC LODGE NO. 524 ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 110TH ANNIVERSARY
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Chairman Melvin "Skip" Alston
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RESOLUTION
Resolution
WHEREAS, Toussaint L'Ouverture Lodge No. 524, a Prince Hall Affiliation of Free and Accepted Masons, has a proud and distinguished history of brotherhood, leadership, charitable service, civic engagement, and community-building in High Point and throughout Guilford County; and
WHEREAS, the Lodge received its first charter on December 14, 1916, in Washington, North Carolina, and upon returning to High Point, its founding members established their first meeting place on High Street, beginning a Masonic tradition rooted in faith, fellowship, charity, and service; and
WHEREAS, named in honor of Toussaint L'Ouverture, the celebrated Haitian revolutionary leader and symbol of courage, perseverance, freedom, and leadership, the Lodge has upheld these enduring ideals through generations of dedicated Worshipful Masters and members; and
WHEREAS, as its membership and influence grew, the Lodge moved through several High Point locations before establishing its permanent home on East Washington Drive, with construction beginning in 1962 and completed in 1963 through the vision and collective efforts of its members, trustees, and building committee; and
WHEREAS, under the leadership of successive Worshipful Masters, including Brother David P. Crosby during the 1965-1966 term and Brother Melvin Saunders, who oversaw the building's eventual payoff, the Lodge strengthened its facilities, community presence, and civic engagement; and
WHEREAS, the Lodge demonstrated its organizational leadership and commitment to community partnership through its work with the International Home Furnishings Center, providing parking and shuttle services during furniture markets with 42 vans and 12 parking lots, with assistance from Davidson Pride Lodge when additional support was needed; and
WHEREAS,...
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