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WHEREAS, Freemasonry is the one of the largest and oldest secular fraternal
organizations in the world dedicated to serving family, country, and mankind; and
WHEREAS, some of the f rst miners and settlers in Butte County were Masons who
promoted freedom of religion, freedom of speech, the importance of education and service to the
community; and
WHEREAS, in 1908, a time capsule containing coins, membership rosters, and local
newpapers was inserted in the original cornerstone of Oroville Lodge No. 103 located at 1462
Myers Street in Oroville; and
WHEREAS, on April 11, 2049, the Oroville Lodge No. 103 held a Centennial
Celebration and cornerstone rededication attended by Masonic Officers from throughout the
State of California and by Larry Adamson, the Grand Master of California;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Butte County Board of
Supervisors recognizes the current master of the lodge, Virgle Gage and appreciates the
organizations ongoing service to the Butte County and the City of Oroville;
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 21st
day of Apri12009 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Dolan, Kirk, Lambert, Yamaguchi and Chair Connelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None
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Sill Connelly, Chair
Butte County Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
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By.
strative Officer
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
AND CORNERSTONE REDEDICATION OF THE
OROVILLE MASONIC LODGE NO. 1.03