IL HR1439

Congratulates Elwood Lodge No. 919 AF&AM on the occasion of the Lodge's 100th Anniversary.

Recognizes that Elwood Lodge No. 919 AF&AM was officially instituted in Elwood on November 19, 1908 and officially chartered on October 12, 1910 by the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Masons of the State of Illinois.

Commends the Masonic Fraternity and Elwood Lodge members for providing drug abuse prevention programs for school teachers, operating two Children's Home Facilities in Illinois, and supporting the Shriners Hospital for Children.

Notes that approximately 75,000 Masons are organized in approximately 500 Lodges throughout the State of Illinois.

Directs presentation of a suitable copy of the resolution to Elwood Lodge No. 919 AF&AM as a token of respect and esteem.