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This resolution commemorates Jubilee Day on June 1, 2025, recognizing the historic significance of the Prince Hall Shriners, a fraternal organization within the Masonic tradition. The resolution highlights a landmark United States Supreme Court ruling on June 3, 1929, which affirmed the legal rights of the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine (A.E.A.O.N.M.S.) to exist and operate, marking a crucial moment in the pursuit of equity and self-determination. The resolution celebrates the organization's nearly century-long commitment to community service, including scholarship programs, medical aid initiatives, mentorship, and civic engagement. It acknowledges the Prince Hall Shriners' contributions to historical progress and community enrichment, and formally pauses to recognize their enduring legacy of service, excellence, and empowerment. The resolution also instructs that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to the leadership of the A.E.A.O.N.M.S. as a gesture of appreciation and recognition.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J413