WHEREAS, the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge F. & A. M. for the States of Oregon, Idaho, and Montana, Inc., has been in continuous existence since April 23, 1960; and

     WHEREAS, the members of this Grand Lodge have rendered invaluable community and public service to improve the quality of life for all people within its jurisdiction; and

     WHEREAS, the members of the Grand Lodge have assisted our students with the help of scholarships to further education for any student in need; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Charles C. Taylor, as a member of Sabre Lodge No. 7, is the fourth member from Idaho to be so honored as the Most Worshipful Grand Master of this grand Lodge; and

     WHEREAS, the members of this Grand Lodge have, through their civic contributions, demonstrated their concerns for quality community work, and a commitment to make a difference; and

     WHEREAS, the Grand Lodge will convene its 42nd annual convention at the Owyhee Plaza Hotel from June 22 through 26 2002;

     NOW, THEREFORE, I, DIRK KEMPTHORNE, Governor of the State of Idaho, do hereby proclaim June 22 through 26 2002, to be

PRINCE HALL FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONIC DAYS

in Idaho.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of Idaho at the Capitol in Boise on this eighth day of May in the year of our Lord two-thousand and two and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred twenty-sixth and of the Statehood of Idaho the one hundred twelfth.

PETE T. CENARRUSA
SECRETARY OF STATE