WHEREAS, Thousands of Freemasons throughout Washington State have made numerous contributions to the state throughout its history; and
     WHEREAS, Freemasons, whose long history precedes Washington's achievement of statehood, have set an example of high moral standards and generous sacrificial charity for all people; and
     WHEREAS, The Founding Fathers of this great state of Washington, many of whom were Freemasons, provided a balanced and principled basis for developing themselves and others into valuable citizens of Washington; and
     WHEREAS, Members of the Masonic Fraternity, both individually and as an organization, continue to make invaluable charitable contributions of service to the State of Washington; and
     WHEREAS, The Masonic Fraternity continues to provide for the charitable relief and education of the citizens of Washington; and
     WHEREAS, The Masonic Fraternity is deserving of formal recognition of their long history of caregiving for the citizenry and their example of high moral standards;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives recognize the thousands of Freemasons of Washington and honor them for their many contributions to our State throughout its history.