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. James J. Rentie, Jr., as a member of Sabre Lodge No. 7, in Mountain Home, Idaho, is the fifth 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 47th Annual Convention at the Owyhee Plaza Hotel from June 23 through 26, 2007;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, C.L. “Butch” Otter, Governor of the State of Idaho, do hereby proclaim June 23 through 26, 2007, 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 Boise, Idaho, on this 31^st day of May in the year of our Lord two-thousand and seven and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred thirty-first and of the Statehood of Idaho the one hundred seventeenth.       

BEN YSURSA
SECRETARY OF STATE