J 308: Honoring the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of New York on the occasion of celebrating Prince Hall Day 2025

 Senate Resolution No. 308 BY: Senator PARKER HONORING the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of New York on the occasion of celebrating Prince Hall Day 2025 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to those organizations and leaders of high purpose and worthy accomplishment whose endeavors have faithfully served the welfare of the citizens of the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate Prince Hall Day 2025, hosted by the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of New York, under the esteemed leadership of Most Worshipful Darren M. Morton, Ed.D., Grand Master, to be celebrated with great pride and distinction across the jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, Prince Hall Day honors the life and legacy of Prince Hall, a visionary leader, an abolitionist, and the founder of Prince Hall Freemasonry in North America, whose principles of brotherhood, charity, and justice have stood the test of time; and WHEREAS, The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of New York continues to uphold these timeless values, promoting civic engagement, education, community empowerment, and charitable works, while providing unwavering support to its members and the communities it serves; and WHEREAS, The observance of Prince Hall Day 2025 provides an opportunity for all Freemasons and members of the community to come together to honor the enduring contributions of Prince Hall Freemasonry to the social and cultural fabric of the State of New York and beyond; and WHEREAS, Under the visionary leadership of Most Worshipful Darren M. Morton, Ed.D., Grand Master, the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of New York has remained steadfast in its commitment to uplifting humanity through acts of service, moral leadership, and dedication to the common good; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proudly moved to honor and commend the members of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of New York, past and present, who have labored so conscientiously to secure and improve the quality of life for the community it serves; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of New York, under the leadership of Most Worshipful Darren M. Morton, Ed.D., Grand Master, on the occasion of celebrating Prince Hall Day 2025; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Most Worshipful Darren M. Morton, Ed.D., Grand Master and the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of New York.