As Adopted by the House
135th General Assembly
Regular Session H. R. No. 344
2023-2024
Representative Roemer
A RESOLUTION
Honoring Meridian Sun Lodge 69 of the Free and Accepted Masons
on its Bicentennial.
WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 135th 1
General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to pay tribute to Meridian Sun 2
Lodge 69 of the Free and Accepted Masons as it celebrates its Two 3
Hundredth Anniversary; and 4
WHEREAS, This is, indeed, an important occasion, and it provides 5
an ideal time to acknowledge the exceptional work done by Meridian Sun 6
Lodge 69 of the Free and Accepted Masons. Since its inception, the 7
group has engaged in an array of worthwhile activities and charitable 8
projects, and its impressive contributions to the Richfield community 9
readily explain why it is so widely held in high esteem; and 10
WHEREAS, All those associated with Meridian Sun Lodge 69 of the 11
Free and Accepted Masons, past and present, are to be commended for 12
their foresight, dedication, and selfless donations of time, energy, 13
and ability far beyond what was required or expected. These fine 14
people have earned the respect and admiration of many and have set an 15
example of concerned and responsible citizenship worthy of emulation; 16
and 17
WHEREAS, Founded on the highest ideals of brotherhood and service, 18
Meridian Sun Lodge 69 of the Free and Accepted Masons was chartered on 19
January 14, 1824, becoming the first of its kind in Summit County, and 20
it has distinguished itself by its commitment to excellence. 21
Throughout its history, it has maintained a reputation for integrity, 22
reliability, and devotion, and its charitable efforts are deserving of 23
the highest praise; therefore be it 24
RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of 25
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As Adopted by the House
the 135th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, 26
congratulate Meridian Sun Lodge 69 of the Free and Accepted Masons on 27
its Two Hundredth Anniversary and salute its members as outstanding 28
Ohioans; and be it further 29
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit 30
a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to Meridian Sun Lodge 69 31
of the Free and Accepted Masons. 32