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NY J01572

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Parker

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • New York Senate resolution commending Prince Hall Freemasonry for hosting its Black History Month Observance on February 19, 2026, in New York
  • Prince Hall Freemasonry originated on March 6, 1775, when Prince Hall and 14 other free Black men were initiated into Freemasonry by a British military lodge in Boston
  • The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of New York, chartered in 1848, is recognized as one of the oldest and most influential Prince Hall Grand Lodges in the nation
  • Resolution extends appreciation to current Grand Master Darren M. Morton, Ed.D., for leadership in historical preservation, youth mentorship, and civic engagement
  • Acknowledges Prince Hall Freemasonry's historical role in supporting the Underground Railroad, mutual aid societies, schools, and civil rights advocacy

Legislative Description

Commending Prince Hall upon the occasion of hosting its Black History Month Observance on February 19, 2026

Last Action

ADOPTED

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/6/2026

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