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This resolution recognizes and commends Prince Hall Freemasonry, a historic African American Masonic organization founded in 1784 in Boston, Massachusetts, with a particular focus on the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Georgia. The resolution highlights the organization's significant contributions to community service, including awarding over $100,000 in scholarships in the past five years, dedicating over 20,000 hours to community service in 2024, and providing youth mentoring services. It emphasizes the lodge's commitment to principles of brotherly love, relief, and truth, and acknowledges its affiliated organizations like the Order of the Eastern Star and the Knights of Pythagoras youth organization. The resolution praises the Prince Hall Masons for their philanthropy, leadership development, and efforts to address social issues such as health, education, and economic empowerment. Ultimately, the Senate resolves to recognize and commend the organization, wishing them continued growth and success, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide an official copy of the resolution to the Grand Lodge.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70968