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OH HR292
Resolution
Status
Passed
11/20/2013
Primary Sponsor
William Batchelder
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AI Summary
- Honors James Edward Olmstead for his contributions to organizing the historic 1994 meeting that created mutual recognition between black and white Masons
- Olmstead was elected Grand Master of the State of Ohio on October 15, 1994, and helped organize a national meeting in Cincinnati on December 4, 1994, initiated by Dr. Steven Reece, Sr., and Carl Lindner, Jr.
- The 1994 summit led to a formal compact in 1995 that allowed black and white Masons to visit each other's lodges and collaborate on projects and programs
- Commends Olmstead for his dedicated service and leadership within the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Prince Hall Affiliation
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit a copy of the resolution to James Edward Olmstead
Legislative Description
Honoring James Edward Olmstead for his contributions to the 1994 meeting and 1995 compact between black and white Masons.
Last Action
Adopted
11/20/2013
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