WHEREAS, Masonic Lodges have played a critical role in the social, cultural, and spiritual development of communities around the state; and
     WHEREAS, The spirit of philanthropy with which Masonic Lodges are imbued has led to many charitable works and projects being undertaken around the state; and
     WHEREAS, The Mt. Hood Masonic Lodge #32 of Vancouver saw a need to help those in the navy and their families have opportunities for culture and recreation while serving; and
     WHEREAS, The Mt. Hood Masonic Lodge #32 of Vancouver sought to help fill that need by collecting over 2,300 books to present to those sailors serving aboard the U.S.S. Sacramento, a fast combat support ship built at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, one of the largest ships ever constructed on the west coast; and
     WHEREAS, The Mt. Hood Masonic Lodge #32 F & AM and the Masonic Travel Club Chapter 83 of Vancouver sought to help fill that need by collecting over 3,600 books to build a new library for those sailors serving aboard the U.S.S. Sacramento, a fast combat support ship built at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, one of the largest ships ever constructed on the west coast; and
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate honor and express its appreciation for the charitable efforts of Mt. Hood Masonic Lodge #32 of Vancouver and Masonic Travel Club Chapter 83; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the Mt. Hood Masonic Lodge #32 of Vancouver and Masonic Travel Club Chapter 83.